throw away 1 of 2

verb

Definition of throw awaynext
1
as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted I should throw away that torn shirt

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2
as in to spend
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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throwaway

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noun

1
as in castaway

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as in circular

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Recent Examples of throw away
Verb
Damaged, worn-out, or expired things get thrown away, items in good condition that thrift stores are looking for can be donated, and holiday items, decor, heirlooms, and duplicates can go into storage. — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 29 June 2026 John Wilson/Netflix ©2026 Netflix is going to throw away money on blockbuster critical flops anyway. — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
The throwaway lines or sight gags about Ray’s sexuality were funny in the early films because they were rarely hammered. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026 Their only hitch of the day in Tuesday’s OTAs was an overthrown ball with Atwell being double covered — likely just a throwaway from Ewers. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw away
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw away
  1. dump
  2. spend
  3. castaway
  4. circular
  5. discard
  6. lose
  7. second
  8. pamphlet
Verb
  • The Category 4 storm brought 140 mph winds and a 15-foot storm surge to parts of the Gulf Coast before combining with a separate system, dumping over 30 inches of rain in parts of North Carolina over the span of a few days.
    — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 July 2026
  • Add three-quarters of the celery mixture to the potatoes and marinating liquid, dump in the mayo dressing, and gently stir to combine.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026
Definition of dump
Verb
  • During our time away, our neighbors visited with us at the hospital, looked after our house and came over daily to feed and spend time with our cat.
    — Dawn M. Turner, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • American doctors are so conspicuously well-paid that a group of economic researchers spent years trying to figure out why.
    — Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of spend
Noun
  • But the Hurricanes turned speedy castaways like Ehlers, Miller, Taylor Hall and Eric Robinson into Cup champions.
    — Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Rams castaway Cooper Kupp still boasts an unexpected wry sense of humor.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Definition of castaway
Noun
  • Canada’s largest lender also plans to increase annual compensation for its board directors by 22% to C$415,000 per year following a review by an external consultant, Royal Bank said in its annual proxy circular, filed Thursday.
    — Christine Dobby, Bloomberg, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Look for items on sale via the weekly store circular.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of circular
Verb
  • That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 2 July 2026
  • One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet!
    — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of discard
Verb
  • The Padres, meanwhile, have lost six straight and given up 66 runs over the last six days, the most in such a span in franchise history.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • But water also carries the potential for danger, and parents who have lost a child to drowning are begging families to use caution.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • First-round pick Cameron Carr only played in the first half Monday, finishing with five points, one rebound, one assist, one steal, one block and three fouls in 12 minutes and 49 seconds.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Within seconds of arriving, we were checked in, and our luggage was tagged and whisked away, giving us ample time to use the bathroom and enjoy a cup of coffee in the lounge.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of second
Noun
  • Many books, articles and pamphlets have been written about this unique spot in the center of Guilford.
    — Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
  • The true crime genre dates back to the 16th century, when people would publish pamphlets and street literature in Britain.
    — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 27 June 2026
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“Throw away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20away. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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