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as in dismissing
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in dumping
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 radiating
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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as in refusing
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 throwing out
An earlier decision from the court throwing out Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act came early enough that some red states were able to scramble and redraw congressional district lines to further favor Republicans.
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Tamara Keith,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Greg Abel celebrates after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Iowa Cubs played the Buffalo Bisons on June 25, 2026.
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Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The Knights’ highlighted their effort by throwing out a runner at the plate in the second inning.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Murakami is working on a two-year, $34 million deal, and in an era when some teams try to lock up young talent with long and lucrative contract extensions, a 25-game sample size is a little too small for Getz to start throwing out more years and dollars.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Suárez also made a nice sliding grab on a Luke Keaschall ground ball in the seventh when the Twins (11-9) had a pair of runners on, popping quickly to his feet and throwing out a hustling Keaschall out to end the threat.
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Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Fermin helped Márquez through a two-walk fifth inning, which got him in position for his second straight win, by throwing out Jake McCarthy trying to steal second base.
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Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
The senior catcher keeps throwing out baserunners trying to challenge him.
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Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Tamara Keith,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Greg Abel celebrates after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Iowa Cubs played the Buffalo Bisons on June 25, 2026.
—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
The Knights’ highlighted their effort by throwing out a runner at the plate in the second inning.
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Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
Murakami is working on a two-year, $34 million deal, and in an era when some teams try to lock up young talent with long and lucrative contract extensions, a 25-game sample size is a little too small for Getz to start throwing out more years and dollars.
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Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Sunscreen The Mayo Clinic recommends throwing out any sunscreen bottles that have reached or exceeded their expiration date.
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Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
Suárez also made a nice sliding grab on a Luke Keaschall ground ball in the seventh when the Twins (11-9) had a pair of runners on, popping quickly to his feet and throwing out a hustling Keaschall out to end the threat.
—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
Fermin helped Márquez through a two-walk fifth inning, which got him in position for his second straight win, by throwing out Jake McCarthy trying to steal second base.
—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
The senior catcher keeps throwing out baserunners trying to challenge him.
—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing out
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Integration Calling genomics the most powerful data asset in biopharma does not mean dismissing other data types.
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For now, Comcast is dismissing M&A talk, but there also is the matter of timing.
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Achiuwa had a good run at the end of the season as the Kings were dumping games left and right.
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The leaks are dumping gallons upon gallons of wastewater into the Merrimack River.
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When P-waves start radiating from the earthquake underground, Android phones sense the vibrations, start collecting data and send it back to Google servers for processing.
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Attics get hot because roofs are exposed to the sun for hours, radiating heat inside.
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The lawsuit states that Kuka has singlehandedly caused irreparable harm to Boca View by refusing to abide by Florida law and the association’s own bylaws in order to further her self-serving agenda.
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While his blunt and disruptive approach can alienate others, the character illustrates that disruptive leaders often accelerate innovation by asking questions and refusing to accept the status quo.
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The relatively painless prices for ejecting bad contracts continued at this year’s trade deadline.
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The pilot sustained minor injuries after ejecting from the plane and was transported to the hospital, the Yakima County Sheriff's Office said.
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There's the Battle of the Gullet in the premiere, and then everything that comes next — from Rhaenyra unloading her grief before the corpse of her eldest son to her taking the Iron Throne at King's Landing to become Westeros' new queen.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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Throughout the speech, the socialist mayor argued that the United States has been defined by generations of immigrants and other groups overcoming oppression while casting today’s political and economic leaders as forces working against that legacy.
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The original soundtrack is by Bill Ryder Jones and casting by Ollie Gilbert & Katy Covell.
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As with any tax relief company, there are complaints about the IRS rejecting a settlement or the company not getting enough relief.
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Florida leads the nation with 375 active 287(g) agreements, and Attorney General James Uthmeier has previously threatened officials in Fort Myers and Key West with removal from office for rejecting such deals.
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“Throwing out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20out. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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