1
as in dismissing
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in dumping
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 radiating
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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as in refusing
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 throwing out
And then — a half-inning after Rojas’ throw — almost the same scenario played out in the top of the 10th, with Andrés Giménez throwing out Mookie Betts to (for the time being) keep the Dodgers from taking the lead.
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Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
It has been played at multiple Dodger games, and Lamar is known for representing the city of Los Angeles, throwing out the first pitch at a Dodger game before and sporting their signature baseball cap.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Mila Kunis rocked her Dodgers jersey after throwing out the first pitch at a game where the team was facing off against the Colorado Rockies back in 2018.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
And while Tapestry had hoped to gather learnings on footwear production, word in the shoe market from investment bankers was that its biggest mistake was in throwing out the lasts that the brand’s founder and chief designer had perfected over the years.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Although he’s been linked to other teams already, one idea worth throwing out there is Kevin Love.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
And at the same time, the same thing is happening at the top of the talent stack – big tech is fighting for top talent in AI and semiconductor applications, throwing out absurd pay packages and huge bonus checks to try to steal talent.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Lynx teammates Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman — the Stud Budz — were on hand, throwing out the first pitch on Sunday.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
The younger daughters were able to participate in the pre-game activities, with Bianka throwing out the first pitch to Freddie Freeman.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Levi Weaver, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
It has been played at multiple Dodger games, and Lamar is known for representing the city of Los Angeles, throwing out the first pitch at a Dodger game before and sporting their signature baseball cap.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Mila Kunis rocked her Dodgers jersey after throwing out the first pitch at a game where the team was facing off against the Colorado Rockies back in 2018.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
And while Tapestry had hoped to gather learnings on footwear production, word in the shoe market from investment bankers was that its biggest mistake was in throwing out the lasts that the brand’s founder and chief designer had perfected over the years.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Although he’s been linked to other teams already, one idea worth throwing out there is Kevin Love.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
And at the same time, the same thing is happening at the top of the talent stack – big tech is fighting for top talent in AI and semiconductor applications, throwing out absurd pay packages and huge bonus checks to try to steal talent.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Lynx teammates Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman — the Stud Budz — were on hand, throwing out the first pitch on Sunday.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
The younger daughters were able to participate in the pre-game activities, with Bianka throwing out the first pitch to Freddie Freeman.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing out
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Venezuelans got accustomed to dismissing it all as noise, just a pretext the dictatorship employed to stamp out civil rights.—
Quico Toro,
The Atlantic,
4 Nov. 2025
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Despite mounting criticism and public skepticism, Cheney remained a vocal defender of the war, dismissing opposition as politically motivated.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The World Trade Organization also has rules against dumping that allow countries to take appropriate measures against companies found to be dumping.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Next up on the apology train is Nick, who delivers a long speech to Kait about dumping her in the pods.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The beauty is radiating from the inside out!—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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Do this in the early evening while there's still daylight and the ground is radiating heat.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Wisconsin faithful stayed put, drenched and delirious, as if refusing to let the night slip away like so many before it.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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In the meantime, the day-to-day work is on us—looking at our money honestly, making strategic moves, and refusing to let an unfair system keep us from building something better for ourselves and the next generation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, Beijing has sought to solidify its presence inside the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ), including ejecting Filipino fishermen.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Hours later, the vessel careened into a nearby bridge, ejecting 19-year-old Mallory Beach into the dark water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Studies conducted in recent years have shown that women in heterosexual couples predominantly take on the brunt of domestic tasks—managing the family’s calendar, unloading the dishwasher, feeding pets.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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This includes being programmed to handle a variety of chores, such as watering the plants, unloading the dishwasher, or tidying up the house.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
1 Nov. 2025
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Turnout remains low Still ― even with an uptick, most Detroiters are still sitting municipal elections out, with fewer than 1 in 4 voters casting ballots in one of the city’s most important elections, many of them in the city’s most stable and prosperous neighborhoods.—
Nancy Kaffer,
Freep.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Sherrill campaigned on standing up to Trump and casting blame for voters’ concerns over the economy on his tariffs.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Two in 5 Gen Zers are pursuing blue-collar work, rejecting the collegiate path and learning trades, according to a May 2025 survey of 1,434 young adults by Resume Builder.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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And the British nations, as ever, remained aloof, England rejecting a late offer to step in for Austria.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Throwing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20out. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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