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as in outs
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in dumps
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 casts
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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as in refuses
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 throws out
Josh promises a big, filling spread for dinner, and on the way out, Carlos throws out his wrap in front of the chef.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws out
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The novel follows children’s librarian Daphne after her fiancé, Peter, dumps her for his childhood best friend, Petra.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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As a fierce atmospheric river dumps heavy rains across parts of Southern California, some residents have been driven from their homes on Christmas Day as flooding and debris continue to threaten the region.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
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Also, include at least one lamp that casts a soft glow for relaxing or reading.—
Sheila Kim,
The Spruce,
4 Jan. 2026
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When this happens, Earth casts two shadows on the moon.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
31 Dec. 2025
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Swart said the unrest after the shooting underscores why his firm refuses to participate in confrontational activity.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The problem is that the show refuses to update its Rolodex.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
10 Jan. 2026
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Mindy chases Emily down in massive platforms to confront her over this behavior.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
18 Dec. 2025
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The SoHo store is reopening at a time when holiday shoppers and tourists flock to the major shopping district for holiday gifts and party outfits — and as Target chases sales across the country during the critical shopping season.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
9 Dec. 2025
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The eviction drama became a flashpoint in the ongoing conversation about how Hollywood discards its icons, especially those whose careers were derailed by addiction, health issues and the slow evaporation of studio offers.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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At quarterback, Justin Herbert’s unique set of traits discards comparisons to any Chargers era.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Dec. 2025
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Judge rejects diversion program In November, Yolo Superior Court Judge Paul Richardson rejected Trauernicht’s request to suspend his case and admit him into a mental health diversion program.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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But Schelling rejects the idea that working in a shop is settling.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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If the battery overheats, the system acts like a launcher; sensors trigger a mechanism that ejects it from the vehicle.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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As a supernova explosion ejects the outer layers of these stars, their stellar cores collapse.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The Duchess occasionally ditches her ring and wedding band.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS OUT OF LUCK – Cracker Barrel ditches beloved southern New Year's tradition without explanation.—
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FOXNews.com,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Throws out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws%20out. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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