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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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I should throw away that torn shirt
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as in spending
to use up carelessly
if you buy a high-end computer, you'll just be throwing away money on a bunch of features you'll never use
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Recent Examples of throwing away
Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Security camera footage at the complex showed Vidal wearing the sandals the day detectives say the murders happened, and also showed Vidal making several trips to the dumpster throwing away full trash bags, according to the report.
—David Goodhue
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of throwing away scraps, repurpose them, Scarpaleggia recommended.
—Hali Smith
april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
Even a smaller household throwing away a fraction of that is losing real money, and on a fixed income, that matters.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
An employee began cleaning immediately and throwing away contaminated food.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Make sure to remove or black out any labels with your personal information before throwing away the packaging.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But without the guidance of a salon professional, people may not know which products are best for their unique haircare needs and end up buying and throwing away products that don’t work for them.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Textile waste is a huge and burgeoning problem, with Americans throwing away up to 17 million tons of clothing each year.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Ousmane Dembélé was named Player of the Match after his two goals in the tie and was happy with his side’s performance despite nearly throwing away a 5-2 lead.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Security camera footage at the complex showed Vidal wearing the sandals the day detectives say the murders happened, and also showed Vidal making several trips to the dumpster throwing away full trash bags, according to the report.
—David Goodhue
april 27, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Instead of throwing away scraps, repurpose them, Scarpaleggia recommended.
—Hali Smith
april 20, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2026
Even a smaller household throwing away a fraction of that is losing real money, and on a fixed income, that matters.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
An employee began cleaning immediately and throwing away contaminated food.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Make sure to remove or black out any labels with your personal information before throwing away the packaging.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But without the guidance of a salon professional, people may not know which products are best for their unique haircare needs and end up buying and throwing away products that don’t work for them.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Textile waste is a huge and burgeoning problem, with Americans throwing away up to 17 million tons of clothing each year.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing away
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Following the playoff removal, Mike Hafley is no longer head coach at Poolville, with the district now seeking a new head baseball coach and an assistant.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 May 2026
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Project work can include removal and disposal of hazardous and regulated materials; demolition; removal, transport and disposal of associated debris; backfilling; grading and site restoration; traffic maintenance; and soil erosion and sedimentation control.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Severe thunderstorms barreled through the Kansas City area early Monday, unleashing frequent lightning and booming thunder, dumping torrential rain and triggering a tornado warning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Investors bought tech stocks viewed as supporting the AI infrastructure buildout and dumping those seen as threatened by its adoption.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Charging documents allege 45-year-old Kelley Ann Haley used the club's debit cards for hundreds of unauthorized purchases and ATM withdrawals between 2019 and early 2025, spending the money on personal expenses, including travel, shopping, and utility bills.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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That's unfathomably more than in the past election, when spending on the races totaled less than $1 million.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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The industrial system of Chicago’s water management — invisible and linear extraction, consumption and disposal of our water resources — is rapidly approaching its limits.—
Alaina Harkness,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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The Portland Police Bureau’s explosive disposal unit was called in after evidence of explosives was discovered on scene.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Nicole TungIndonesian fishermen unloading various species including sharks and wedgefish, which are one of the most threatened species, in Tegal, Indonesia, last June.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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While unloading his veterans at the trade deadline in February, Karnišovas dealt Dosunmu to Minnesota along with Julian Phillips for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round draft picks.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Gavin Hinkley and his fiancée were running errands in September for their wedding, which was weeks away, when a Riverside County sheriff’s patrol vehicle barreled toward them at 100 mph, running through a red light and colliding with the driver’s side of their car.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Additionally, the trails running through and around the outer edge of the forest will be enhanced to improve accessibility.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Sustainable Ihram Initiative also complements other efforts by the fashion commission, such as the Swap Shop program, which encourages consumers to exchange unwanted clothes rather than discarding them.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
1 May 2026
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In his first year as general manager, Gregory navigated last summer well, orchestrating the Durant trade and discarding Bradley Beal.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stay calm and adjust without losing your place.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The Dodgers extended their losing streak to four games with a 3-2 loss to the Cardinals.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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“Throwing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20away. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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