1
as in to out
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in to dump
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 to cast
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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as in to refuse
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 throw out
We were turned down and practically thrown out by every studio more than once.
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield’s defense team is asking a New Mexico court to throw out the indictment against its client that was handed down in February.
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Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
In a highly unusual move, the US Justice Department has urged a federalcourt to throw out a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company xAI for its use of polluting gas turbines — sparking concerns the government is trying to undermine the ability of individuals or communities to sue polluters.
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Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Federal grievances may be thrown out for being trivial, illegible or not pertaining to an issue that can be addressed through the bureau's system.
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Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield’s defense team is asking a New Mexico court to throw out the indictment against its client that was handed down in February.
—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2026
In a highly unusual move, the US Justice Department has urged a federalcourt to throw out a lawsuit against Elon Musk’s company xAI for its use of polluting gas turbines — sparking concerns the government is trying to undermine the ability of individuals or communities to sue polluters.
—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Federal grievances may be thrown out for being trivial, illegible or not pertaining to an issue that can be addressed through the bureau's system.
—
Christie Thompson,
NPR,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw out
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The Palencia news was encouraging when considering the MRI didn’t reveal a major elbow injury, and left-hander Matthew Boyd was scheduled to throw a rehab outing with High A South Bend on Saturday.
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Dallas’ roster included two of Chen’s former UConn teammates — Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd — and if Chen had any extra motivation, Williams was happy to out her.
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And now is looking to dump salary and rebuild yet again.
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Bird baths should be dumped and refilled every few days, too.
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Early voting in Maryland's 2026 primary election ended Thursday, as hundreds of thousands of ballots have already been cast across Maryland.
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But off the coast of Georgia and neighboring states, a reportedly robust red snapper population has recreational anglers casting for a longer catch season after 15 years of restrictions that limited fishing to four days or less each summer.
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While prosecution witnesses have refused to delineate between the Lachman and Palisades blazes, Haney has repeatedly described them as two distinct incidents that ignited days apart.
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After a May debate, Smullen refused to shake his opponent's hand.
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The Marlins chased Giants starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) during a four-run fourth.
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The little girls’ mother, Jasmine Jackson, 21, had been reportedly chased by Watts just before the shooting but was not injured.
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Inspectors stopped food preparation immediately and tomato soup prepared with the brown water was discarded.
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The council also ordered up a measure doubling the amount of money allocated for the Department of Recreation and Parks, discarding an alternative plan that would have increased it by 50%.
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The Lexington County Coroner’s Office said an autopsy was planned for Saturday and additional information will be released Monday.
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Los Angeles police Friday released bodycam footage of an officer killing a woman’s pet dog in a case that has sparked outrage and questions.
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Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez rejected those motions.
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Goldman has drawn criticism for refusing to reject support from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, or AIPAC, the pro-Israel lobbying group.
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“Throw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20out. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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