THROWING OUT Synonyms: 219 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing out

verb

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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 Catcher Freddy Fermin helped Vásquez out of the second inning by throwing out Ceddanne Rafaela trying to steal second after his leadoff single and a double-play helped Vásquez get out of the fourth inning after Duran’s leadoff single. —

Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 Speaking at Polar Park prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch for the WooSox’s season opener, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was asked about the post. —

Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026 The Yankees scored their first two runs of the day on Ben Rice’s two-run double off right-hander Tyler Mahle in the third, but Ramos prevented New York from taking on a third run in the frame by throwing out Rice at the plate to end the inning. —

Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 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

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The high court order allows a lower court to consider dismissing his indictment.

— Mark Sherman, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Additionally, the judge took the rare and drastic step of permanently dismissing all legal claims brought by Brigandi’s client, San Diego resident Joanne Couvrette, against her brothers in the winery dispute.

— Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026