1
as in to out
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in to dump
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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as in to cast
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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as in to refuse
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 throw out
In addition, there will be a fireworks display cued to the Beatles’ music after the game and the first pitch will be thrown out by members of the gameday staff who worked the Aug. 15, 1965 concert.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
Still, Wells thought there were two outs and that the inning was over when Grisham was thrown out.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Police chief confident no criminal cases were compromised At least two people, citing the issues within the Tempe forensics unit, asked a judge to throw out evidence in their criminal cases.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Follow these instructions for the best way to wash, dry, and store your berries:
Go through berries and throw out any that are already overripe or moldy.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
Still, Wells thought there were two outs and that the inning was over when Grisham was thrown out.
—Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Police chief confident no criminal cases were compromised At least two people, citing the issues within the Tempe forensics unit, asked a judge to throw out evidence in their criminal cases.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 31 July 2025
Follow these instructions for the best way to wash, dry, and store your berries:
Go through berries and throw out any that are already overripe or moldy.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw out
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Ryan went into his Sept. 29, 2023, outing needing nine strikeouts for 200.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Both are located close to downtown, offer accessible trails, and make for a fun and easy outing the whole family can enjoy.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Nearby, medical waste had been dumped by the waters, and police had to rope the area off until it was cleaned up.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But Dayton, Ohio decided to dump the burden on the public school kids instead and prioritized school buses for the private schools.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
14 Aug. 2025
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But when will the reunion air, and which cast members will be in attendance?—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
23 Aug. 2025
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Monday night’s quarterfinal votes were cast, America decided and four acts advanced.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
21 Aug. 2025
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Since Netflix — which has a turbulent relationship with exhibitors — refuses to report box offices, no one will ever know the actual number.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Aug. 2025
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Initially, when Cavell tried to get the item on Thursday's agenda, Woodward refused; generally such measures have to go through a committee before coming to the full commission.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Asia hangs back from fetch, left; and right, Kiki gives her space to chase the ball at her own pace.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Michael Penix The Falcons’ selection of Penix put the draft on tilt in 2024, but his play at the end of the season — replacing an immobile, unproductive Cousins as starter — showed the upside Atlanta was chasing with their surprise selection at No. 8 overall.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Walmart quickly recalled the affected products at the agency’s direction, advising customers to discard lot numbers - 8005540-1, 8005538-1 and 8005539-1.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Walmart similarly advised customers with the products in their possession to discard them.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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Blockbusters are released in five or six languages at once.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Violent Crime Rate in D.C. has worsened, and the Murder Rate has essentially DOUBLED in just over a decade—But these are only the 'official' statistics released by corrupt City Officials.—
Anna Commander
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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The judge rejected arguments that the actions were taken to preserve legal options, stating the First Amendment doesn't protect forgery.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The next year, the Southern District of New York rejected the NFLPA’s efforts to vacate an arbitration decision in which Goodell imposed a six-game suspension on running back Ezekiel Elliott for domestic abuse.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Throw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20out. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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