THROWING OUT Synonyms: 219 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing out

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present participle of throw out

as in dismissing

to drive or force out the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref

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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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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 Winter can be tough on houseplants, but don't go throwing out a dead-looking plant just yet. —

Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 21 Feb. 2026 But talking loudly and throwing out numbers that give the impression of action without many of these actions taking place are not what a respectable leader does. —

Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026 Conservative appeals courts have signaled skepticism of some trial judges’ rulings, with appellate courts throwing out injunctions as overly broad and vague, suggesting judicial restraint regarding the scope of limitations on executive immigration authority. —

Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 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. —

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

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Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.

— Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.

— Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Mar. 2026