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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4
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
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.
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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
In the seventh inning, after Texas Tech had rallied a bit to get within 10-4, Stewart made another big play, throwing out a runner at third base from left field for the second out of the inning.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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
In the seventh inning, after Texas Tech had rallied a bit to get within 10-4, Stewart made another big play, throwing out a runner at third base from left field for the second out of the inning.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 7 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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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 green leaves radiating from the base of each dandelion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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The documents included disciplinary information and reportedly showed that Sherrill was barred from walking at her 1994 graduation after refusing to inform on classmates involved in a cheating scandal.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The violations include student-athletes betting on and against their own teams, sharing information with third parties for purposes of sports betting, manipulating scoring or outcomes and/or refusing to participate in the investigation.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 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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The Jeep had all four tires leave the ground crossing Township Street and then Paulman lost control on Ora Street, hit a utility pole and rolled, ejecting the passenger, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 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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Tubi has made working with creators a strategic priority, launching a Tubi for creators program earlier this year, licensing libraries of their content, and casting them in originals.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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After registering no sacks last game and with no productive pass rushers in their midst, the 49ers held a casting call that’s yielded both a trade for White off the New England Patriots’ bench and a reunion with Ferrell from their 2023 squad.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a video obtained by the Sun, Perry also hinted at their connection while rejecting another mid-concert proposal from a fan.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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The long-odds necessity, at this late hour, of rejecting Mamdani is thus not merely a municipal judgment for the Big Apple.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Throwing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20out. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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