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
A lot of people who tried to throw Donald Trump in prison for completely fake charges that were later thrown out by multiple different courts.
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NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Last month, after his lawyers failed to convince a judge to throw out key evidence and have the potential death penalty taken off of the table, Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Though their verdict was overturned in 2011, the acquittal was thrown out in 2013, and the case was retried, leading to a second conviction in 2014.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
A day later, they were thrown out three times on the bases through the first two innings and never managed to get their 2023 NL Cy Young winner off his game in his first outing against his old friends.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
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NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Last month, after his lawyers failed to convince a judge to throw out key evidence and have the potential death penalty taken off of the table, Kohberger pleaded guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, 21, Kaylee Goncalves, 21, Xana Kernodle, 20, and Ethan Chapin, 20.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Though their verdict was overturned in 2011, the acquittal was thrown out in 2013, and the case was retried, leading to a second conviction in 2014.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
A day later, they were thrown out three times on the bases through the first two innings and never managed to get their 2023 NL Cy Young winner off his game in his first outing against his old friends.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw out
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Ryan went into his Sept. 29, 2023, outing needing nine strikeouts for 200.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Both are located close to downtown, offer accessible trails, and make for a fun and easy outing the whole family can enjoy.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Their deleterious impact creates conditions that favor further wildfires by dumping greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere which contributes to more warming.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide, when Serb forces systematically slaughtered over 8,000 Bosnian Muslims and dumped their bodies into mass graves.—
Seema Jilani
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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But when will the reunion air, and which cast members will be in attendance?—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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During a career retrospective at the Sarajevo Film Festival, the Florida Project star discussed the backlash to his 1988 film The Last Temptation of Christ, Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Nikos Kazantzakis' 1955 novel of the same name that cast Dafoe as Jesus Christ.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The spokesperson refused to comment on whether the ministry believes Nagovitsyna is still alive.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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Since Netflix — which has a turbulent relationship with exhibitors — refuses to report box offices, no one will ever know the actual number.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the Padres will chase a playoff berth without him.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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Build To Sell From Day One Most business owners chase revenue.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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But that does not mean games like this can be discarded without effort, of course.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Mindful handling of smoking materials: Prudently discard cigarette butts and avoid flinging cigarettes or matches from a moving vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Blockbusters are released in five or six languages at once.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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However, the official cause of death has not been released yet.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
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The judge rejected arguments that the actions were taken to preserve legal options, stating the First Amendment doesn't protect forgery.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Democrats’ efforts to strip the provisions on the GAO and other matters were rejected by the majority.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Throw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20out. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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