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
The pasta dishes should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
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Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Early in the film, Perfidia’s mother told Bob that her daughter came from a long line of Black revolutionaries, and here is Willa picking up their mantle, joining in fellowship with other people trying to make life more equitable for all those who have been abused and thrown away by the system.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
And every year, a vast quantity is thrown away as unfit to eat.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Any wooden, paper or bulletin-board type material had to be thrown away.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
How long can they be left out safely before they should be thrown away?
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Instead, they should be returned to the place of purchase or thrown away.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Early in the film, Perfidia’s mother told Bob that her daughter came from a long line of Black revolutionaries, and here is Willa picking up their mantle, joining in fellowship with other people trying to make life more equitable for all those who have been abused and thrown away by the system.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
And every year, a vast quantity is thrown away as unfit to eat.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Any wooden, paper or bulletin-board type material had to be thrown away.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
How long can they be left out safely before they should be thrown away?
—Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Instead, they should be returned to the place of purchase or thrown away.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown away
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By the numbers, Helene dumped upwards of 30 inches of rain across the region, resulting in 108 casualties, 73,000 affected homes, and $60 billion in damages for Western North Carolina alone.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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Local authorities were initially called to a Maverik gas station in Cedar City, roughly 215 miles from where Kirk was shot, after Utah state officials alerted police that alleged shooter Tyler Robinson, 22, may have dumped evidence in a nearby trash can.—
Michael Ruiz , Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The wild card here is Mateychuk, who got his feet wet in 45 games as a 20-year-old last season and even spent some time in the top four.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After two cycles in which pro-Israel groups spent heavily against left-wing candidates, insurgent Democrats believe the mood has changed.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Since May 2020, at least 20 homes have been lost.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Data from the commission show from 2020 to 2023, consumers lost more than $110 million in scams involving Bitcoin ATMs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Oct. 2025
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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They get wasted at a party and engage in a drunken brawl.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Furniture, toys and equipment need to be moved or discarded, leaving the business closed through October.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Dairy and lunch meat had to be discarded due to this.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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Prince Harry has come under fresh pressure over his African Parks charity after it was ditched by the government of Chad.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Popular Aussie band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard ditched Spotify in July to protest Ek’s investments in the military defense company Helsing, as did Xiu Xiu and Deerhoof.—
Roy Trakin,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That drive fell apart two plays later when Madsen tossed his third of four interceptions in the game.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Oct. 2025
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Carbonara When the pasta is tossed with the eggy cheese sauce, the noodles quickly soak up every drop.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Each branch is fully coated for a realistic look of snow, and shoppers say the flocking won’t shed throughout the season.—
Shea Simmons,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Plants shed their leaves and prepare for winter dormancy, giving way to new life.—
Malaka Gharib,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Thrown away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20away. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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