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 attorneys said Pino’s boat was used to take the bottles and cans to shore to be thrown away.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
According to Jacobs, toothbrushes should be switched out and thrown away every three to four months.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Thirty years of friendship isn’t something to be thrown away in an evening, just as 50 years of lived experience isn’t something that can be ignored for everyone else’s convenience.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Any clothes or other materials used to dispose of the broken toy should be put in a separate garbage bag and thrown away as well.
—Parents, 6 June 2026
Ahmed Al-Abdallah, 13, was thrown away from the building by the force of the blasts and was the only member of his family to survive.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Nothing that can be saved gets thrown away.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Historically, this ash is dumped in piles, mixed in cement, or simply thrown away as industrial rubbish.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
According to Jacobs, toothbrushes should be switched out and thrown away every three to four months.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Thirty years of friendship isn’t something to be thrown away in an evening, just as 50 years of lived experience isn’t something that can be ignored for everyone else’s convenience.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Any clothes or other materials used to dispose of the broken toy should be put in a separate garbage bag and thrown away as well.
—Parents, 6 June 2026
Ahmed Al-Abdallah, 13, was thrown away from the building by the force of the blasts and was the only member of his family to survive.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
Nothing that can be saved gets thrown away.
—Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Historically, this ash is dumped in piles, mixed in cement, or simply thrown away as industrial rubbish.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown away
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On March 13, a strong snowstorm dumped up to two feet of snow and battered the nest with strong winds.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
4 June 2026
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One of the biggest issues the island faces is coconut shell waste, which is often dumped in mounds and is slow to decompose.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Toomey spent an afternoon with Hulst in his final weeks.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Crow and Creepy, the call signs of two soldiers from the 24th Mechanized Brigade, have spent 344 and 334 days respectively, non-stop, in frontline dugouts.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Verb
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An entire swath of Nuggets fans was lost forever.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
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But the Rockets lost a player to a penalty late in the game, and Hanifin scooped up a loose ball in front of goalkeeper Addyson Mathews and scored to restore the two-goal lead.—
Matt Goisman,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
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The Cubs couldn’t add any more, and the Rockies wasted no time putting pressure on Daniel Palencia in the bottom of the frame.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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The report found millions of dollars wasted on meals and operations billed at full capacity even when the actual detainee population was far lower.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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The first-stage booster that had been tapped during the original attempts was discarded for a new booster.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 June 2026
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The leftover items that haven’t been chosen should be discarded, donated, or just moved to their proper place in the home.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026
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Details of the incident remain sketchy, including whether the Apache ditched due to a mechanical failure or hostile action.—
David Szondy
June 09,
New Atlas,
9 June 2026
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Bringing nature to central Indiana Homes that have ditched the grass lawn in favor of bushy native ecosystems can be found in central Indiana from the heart of Fountain Square to Westfield.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
8 June 2026
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The Astros nearly scored the go-ahead run when Yordan Alvarez tried to score on an overthrow, but Bachman was backing up the plate and tossed the ball to catcher Logan O’Hoppe in time to get him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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If the toys aren’t in use or have seen their fair share of play, they can be tossed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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On Thursday, the Nasdaq clawed back some ground after shedding more than 7% since hitting an all-time high on June 1.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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During a press conference on Sunday, June 7, the mother of two, who embarked on a weight-loss journey and even picked up new sports during her time off, shed some light on her return to the sport.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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“Thrown away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20away. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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