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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
The judge, a former Manhattan federal prosecutor appointed to the bench by President Joe Biden, also threw out a gun charge but left in place stalking charges that carry a maximum punishment of life in prison.
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CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Carson Tinney threw out a runner attempting to steal second base for the second time in as many innings.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
In September, Carro threw out state terrorism charges but kept the rest of the case, including an intentional murder charge.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
In August, a judge threw out the conviction after Vedam’s lawyers found new ballistics evidence that prosecutors had never disclosed.
—Maryclaire Dale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Drake is hoping to revive his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) that a federal judge threw out earlier this month.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2025
Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Hideo Nomo threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Cito Gaston, the manager of the championship squads in 1992 and 1993, threw out the first pitch on Friday.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Last year, a federal judge threw out the city’s voting map after ruling that commissioners had approved unconstitutional and racially gerrymandered districts.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Carson Tinney threw out a runner attempting to steal second base for the second time in as many innings.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 21 Feb. 2026
In September, Carro threw out state terrorism charges but kept the rest of the case, including an intentional murder charge.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
In August, a judge threw out the conviction after Vedam’s lawyers found new ballistics evidence that prosecutors had never disclosed.
—Maryclaire Dale, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
Drake is hoping to revive his lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) that a federal judge threw out earlier this month.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2025
Former Los Angeles Dodgers player Hideo Nomo threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 3.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
Cito Gaston, the manager of the championship squads in 1992 and 1993, threw out the first pitch on Friday.
—Andy McCullough, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
Last year, a federal judge threw out the city’s voting map after ruling that commissioners had approved unconstitutional and racially gerrymandered districts.
—Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw out
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Kabul has dismissed the casualty claim as inaccurate.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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On the doorstep of a pivotal, final week and with its season in serious danger of unraveling, USC basketball’s leading scorer has been dismissed from the program.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2026
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Some proposals have been revised, some discarded and others added.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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In his State of the Union Address on Tuesday night, the President urged lawmakers to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, or SAVE America, Act, a bill that would require voters to provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to cast ballots in all 50 states, among other changes.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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This playful, low-profile side table and lamp combo is the ideal height for casting an ambient glow around a platform bed frame.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Gonzales has refused to step down from office after the texts were made public this week, and at least six Republicans have called for his resignation, upending another Texas race with primaries looming.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Secretary of State Stephanie Thomas has refused to give the federal government a version of voter registration data including people’s social security numbers or driver’s license numbers, which current state law prohibits sharing.—
CT Mirror,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kansas coach Bill Self was ejected from Tuesday’s game against Arizona State with his Jayhawks trailing late in the first half.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
4 Mar. 2026
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Weston, who was also ejected from the Toyota during the crash, was taken to North Shore University Hospital in critical condition, cops said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Then return to their wrap or better yet, a saucer where excess water can be easily seen and dumped.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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The last notable time when cities and towns dumped snow into the Bay was after the Blizzard of '78.—
Alex Kuffner,
The Providence Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Officials have not released the identities or ages of the two people killed or the 14 people injured.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Officials have not yet released further operational details about the aircraft involved or the broader security situation.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Naperville City Council members rejected the request, arguing that the proposal made the center feel less welcoming to the Naperville community.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Years later, when Taylor went to apply for an apartment, they were told they were being rejected because of poor credit.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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