thrown away

past participle of throw away

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown away
Verb
  • These chemicals also threaten the water when products containing them are dumped onto the ground or into lakes and rivers.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • That’s when a series of storms dumped a significant amount of rain in Northern California, lifting water levels across the region.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The majority of his career was spent with the Express & Star in the West Midlands.
    Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Before coming to The Athletic, Weiss spent a decade working for the government, primarily as a compliance bank regulator.
    Jared Weiss, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Up in Scotland, meanwhile, marbles were lost as Rangers, who played most of the match with 10 men after an early red card for defender Robin Propper, hung on through a goalless battle with Athletic Club.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Blue Jays lost the game by 1 run (in extras).
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • All affected products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Malone entered his postgame news conference minutes later, crumpled up a copy of the box score and discarded it in the nearest trash can.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Geno Smith threw for an impressive 314 yards and 3 touchdowns but also tossed 2 interceptions.
    Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Once the introductions conclude, and the occasion is marked by more sacred singing and circle dancing, Thomas sheds light on his confusing claim that Solomon reigned above all others.
    Mary Jo Bang July 9, Literary Hub, 9 July 2025
  • Research into de-extinction of the moa will likely shed light on New Zealand's ecological past.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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“Thrown away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20away. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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