throw away 1 of 2

verb

Definition of throw awaynext
1
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted I should throw away that torn shirt

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2
as in to spend
to use up carelessly if you buy a high-end computer, you'll just be throwing away money on a bunch of features you'll never use

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throwaway

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noun

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as in castaway

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as in circular

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Recent Examples of throw away
Verb
Beloved legacies in the racing game universe, from Need for Speed, to Colin McRae Dirt, to Grid, to Burnout—the one that’s been most conspicuously absent the longest, somehow—willfully, eagerly thrown away. — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 July 2026 So grab your credit card, throw away that diet plan and celebrate. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 8 July 2026
Noun
The footage was reposted on TikTok, and the comments were divided—some were convinced that the lyrics had a dark undertone, while others were baffled that a throwaway TikTok meme could be used as evidence in court. — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Everything is under $25, but these aren’t just throwaway buys. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw away
  1. dump
  2. spend
  3. castaway
  4. circular
  5. discard
  6. lose
  7. second
  8. pamphlet
Verb
  • Nearly 13,000 barrels of crude oil were dumped into nearby Mill Creek, prompting a 24/7 cleanup restoration lasting a little over a month.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Norway’s talisman, the man looking to dump England out of the World Cup quarter-finals later today, was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.
    — Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of dump
Verb
  • However, Morehouse, who has spent more than a decade campaigning for the return of American children abducted to Japan, doubts the amendment to Japan’s Civil Code will bring significant change.
    — Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 12 July 2026
  • Berman, who spent 13 years as the NHL’s deputy general counsel and VP of community development, helped the league provide a grant for that program.
    — PJ Green July 11, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Definition of spend
Noun
  • But the Hurricanes turned speedy castaways like Ehlers, Miller, Taylor Hall and Eric Robinson into Cup champions.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Rams castaway Cooper Kupp still boasts an unexpected wry sense of humor.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of castaway
Noun
  • Canada’s largest lender also plans to increase annual compensation for its board directors by 22% to C$415,000 per year following a review by an external consultant, Royal Bank said in its annual proxy circular, filed Thursday.
    — Christine Dobby, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Look for items on sale via the weekly store circular.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of circular
Verb
  • Spinach dip, sweet cream and cream cheese had dates on them that were past due and should have been discarded.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
  • The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of discard
Verb
  • The Department of Homeland Security spokesperson previously told The Times that a child attached to a parent’s immigration case does not lose the claim upon turning 18, but said that a pending asylum application doesn’t confer legal status.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • After rallying from a five-run deficit in the seventh inning to tie the score, the Angels ended up losing anyway, falling to the Texas Rangers, 7-6, when right-hander Kirby Yates gave up a run in the bottom of the ninth on Thursday night.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • There have been 35 goals within five seconds of a corner being taken.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of second
Noun
  • In the American colonies, the leaders of the patriot cause employed newspapers and pamphlets to foment anti-British sentiment.
    — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
  • On July 6, things seemed to pick up again, with Jefferson purchasing four pairs of cotton cards and some pamphlets.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of pamphlet

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“Throw away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20away. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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