throwing away 1 of 2

as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless the throwing away of her old stuffed animals marked the beginning of her mental preparation for an independent life as a college student

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throwing away

2 of 2

verb

present participle of throw away

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing away
Noun
  • But he was released under his own supervision with an ankle monitor, since the U.S. at the time didn’t have a removal agreement with Venezuela.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 18 May 2025
  • Under the infrastructure team, for example, is a debris removal group, a utilities team and a group for hazards such as mudslides, according to a recording of a recovery meeting reviewed by The Times.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • The dirty water flows through porous limestone and sand, eventually bubbling up at springs or dumping into waterways like the Lagoon.
    Bethany Barnes, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025
  • After dumping Ryan Pressly’s salary in January, the Astros signed no major-league free-agent relievers, prompting preseason skepticism about their depth.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Be mindful of each other’s needs, be intentional about spending quality time together and learn what truly makes your partner feel valued and satisfied in a relationship.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Public policies on air quality, waste disposal, and green space maintenance all contribute to a city's overall health.
    Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
  • And this time, budget-drafters will likely have real revenue numbers at their disposal, from receipts generated by the sale of high-value Utah and Nevada urban-interface BLM sales.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
Verb
  • After steeping, strain the mixture, discarding the solids into a bowl.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Refrain from discarding live charcoal onto the ground and leaving it.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • When the Penguins are losing by four goals with two minutes remaining in regulation, his mind is always churning, figuring a way for four goals to be scored in two minutes.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • When the Atlanta Braves made almost no major moves in the offseason, after having their National League East title streak end and losing starting pitchers Max Fried and Charlie Morton to free agency, some fans expressed frustration.
    David O'Brien, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Throwing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20away. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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