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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3
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
An Ada County judge threw out all 16 of the homeowners’ arguments in April 2023.
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2025
The defense has argued Read's vehicle did not hit O'Keefe and instead said O'Keefe was attacked by a dog and beaten by other people who were in the house before he was thrown out in the snow to die.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 June 2025
The first is that the right-leaning government, which took office in November 2023, threw out 35 climate policies, including a clean car discount and a fund for investing in decarbonizing industries, without proper public consultation.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Some of these cases were thrown out, but he was given a seven-year probation sentence for a robbery in 2016.
Miami Herald staff writer Milena Malaver contributed to this report.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 14 June 2025
The defense has argued Read's vehicle did not hit O'Keefe and instead said O'Keefe was attacked by a dog and beaten by other people who were in the house before he was thrown out in the snow to die.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 13 June 2025
The first is that the right-leaning government, which took office in November 2023, threw out 35 climate policies, including a clean car discount and a fund for investing in decarbonizing industries, without proper public consultation.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
Some of these cases were thrown out, but he was given a seven-year probation sentence for a robbery in 2016.
Miami Herald staff writer Milena Malaver contributed to this report.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw out
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Rodrigo is not the only celebrity who has outed herself as a stan.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 June 2025
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Those who were outed would not only lose their jobs, but their names were often published in newspapers, which could cost them their families and their livelihoods.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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After the recent spike in oil, investors should dump or bet against shares of automakers and airlines, while buying some technology stocks over the next month, if history is any guide.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
18 June 2025
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SpaceX dumps hundreds of thousands of gallons of water used in launches into the neighboring south bay, and has destroyed nests of vulnerable shorebirds.—
Guthrie Scrimgeour,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
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The broadcast will run from noon local time, and include commentary from Live Aid performers like Spandau Ballet’s Martin Kemp and cast members from the upcoming Live Aid musical Just For One Day.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Even as Marine Corps recruiters promote enlistment as protection for families lacking legal status, directives for strict immigrant enforcement have cast away practices of deference previously afforded to military families, immigration law experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
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The film follows the young singer Seti, who refuses to accept the fact that women in Iran are not allowed to perform in public.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Ragusa alleged in her suit that the city discriminated against her, as well as other female and minority candidates, by refusing to interview them for the job back when it was first advertised.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2025
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Much like the rest of the lineup, Lindor is also chasing pitches outside of the zone.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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Protesters are chasing federal agents out of L.A. County hotels.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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One defense expert suggested that O’Keefe’s injuries were caused by a dog, backing up the defense’s theory that O’Keefe was beaten inside the home of a fellow cop, attacked by his dog and discarded outside during a blizzard.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Analysts say Ukraine is among the countries that are the most affected by land mines and discarded explosives as a result of Russia’s ongoing war.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Devil May Cry, an anime adaptation of the classic video game franchise, was released on Netflix April 3.—
Kevin Rutherford,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
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For every container of fireworks arriving at a U.S. port, importers must pay the tariff upfront, before customs even thinks about releasing the goods.—
Richard Howells,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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In response, Congress passed legislation seeking to limit a president's ability to wage war against Iran, which was again quickly rejected by Trump.—
Mariam Khan,
ABC News,
23 June 2025
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That kind of backlash prompted officials in La Mesa, Oceanside, Vista and Carlsbad to reject digital billboard proposals.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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“Throw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20out. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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