THREW OUT Synonyms: 220 Similar and Opposite Words

threw out

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past tense of throw out

as in dismissed

to drive or force out the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref

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as in discarded

to get rid of as useless or unwanted would you mind if I threw out that leftover pizza that's been in the fridge for two weeks?

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as in cast

to throw or give off the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke

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as in refused

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to he'll throw out any acting offers that don't meet his standards

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Recent Examples of threw out Republicans scored big when the Virginia Supreme Court threw out a voting new map approved by voters that would've netted congressional Democrats as many as four more seats. —

Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 16 May 2026 He was helped out by catcher Sandy León, who threw out two Red Sox base stealers. —

ABC News, 15 May 2026 The former catcher was one of the six coaches fired last month following the team’s 10-17 start, so when the six Red Sox legends threw out their ceremonial first pitch, Martinez threw to current catcher Connor Wong instead of his former teammate. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026 Freddy Fermin threw out his fifth would-be base stealer last night. —

Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026 Their grandson threw out the first pitch of the game. —

Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026 Davenport threw out Gonzalez stealing in the first. —

Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Same when Bush threw out the first pitch during a World Series game in New York after 9/11. —

Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026 Center fielder Gilbert threw out Curtis Mead at third base for the third out to send the game into the 10th inning. —

Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026

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That lawsuit was dismissed in December.

— Mark Puleo, New York Times, 17 May 2026
For business leaders and investors, the May 20 vote should not be dismissed as symbolic diplomacy.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026