1
as in dumped
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I should throw away that torn shirt
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2
as in spent
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 thrown away
Anything else, such as food waste, hazardous materials and household items are technically not supposed to be thrown away in a construction landfill.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The mussels were voluntarily thrown away that day.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Any items affected by the recall should be thrown away.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Institutions are urged not to serve these products, the agency said, adding the products should be thrown away.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The recall notice says these products should be thrown away, but institutions probably should contact their vendors about refunds.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Those things are being thrown away.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Whether that means to a checkdown, the belly of the running back, a screen to the running back, over the middle to Ja’Marr Chase, progressing to the second read, deep inside the hash to Tee Higgins or thrown away into the first row.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The pasta dishes should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The mussels were voluntarily thrown away that day.
—Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
Any items affected by the recall should be thrown away.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
Institutions are urged not to serve these products, the agency said, adding the products should be thrown away.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
The recall notice says these products should be thrown away, but institutions probably should contact their vendors about refunds.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Those things are being thrown away.
—ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Whether that means to a checkdown, the belly of the running back, a screen to the running back, over the middle to Ja’Marr Chase, progressing to the second read, deep inside the hash to Tee Higgins or thrown away into the first row.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The pasta dishes should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown away
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Lastly, My Roommate Is a Cat is the touching story of how a shy novelist named Mikazuki Subaru comes to live with a feline companion who was dumped by humans and lived a tough life on the streets.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Triggered by a strong earthquake that dumped 40 million tons of rock into the bay at once, the tsunami killed five people and wiped away two square miles of forest along the shore.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Ahmad spent the next few days in deep discussion with Moore about everything from communist class politics to nationalist teachings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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After his playing career ended, Atkinson spent several years as a color analyst on Raiders broadcasts.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee Bucks have lost one game this season.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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At least 19 people have lost their lives in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, which battered the island this week as the most powerful storm to ever hit the Caribbean nation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Globally, more than 30 percent of food is wasted each year across the supply chain—from farms and transportation to retail and households.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Globally, more than 30% of all food — from farm to consumer — is wasted annually.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Oct. 2025
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Originally from Los Angeles, the Frenchie was used as a breeder dog before being discarded after developing a prolapsed uterus.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Nearby, a small fire burned in a trash can containing protest materials discarded by the demonstrators who had left after the shooting.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
24 Oct. 2025
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As Colley noted, Harry is technically in line for the throne of Canada, but nonetheless ditched his Commonwealth allegiances for the Dodgers.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bo Nix ditched his uneven past, and the defense showed elasticity but refused to snap.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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This rich and creamy dip has a base of cream cheese and Cheddar, with bacon, green onions, and a bit of crunch from almonds tossed on top.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Loftis tossed what could have been two interceptions, both of which were dropped by Mean Green defenders.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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During his interview with Fox News Digital, Aaron shed some light on his character.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Thrown away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20away. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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