THROWS OUT Synonyms: 219 Similar and Opposite Words

throws out

verb

present tense third-person singular of throw out

as in outs

to drive or force out the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref

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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 Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Park then throws out a question already on the minds of Pugh’s fans and collaborators. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026 Additional Tips for Washing Throw Blankets Schrader suggests shaking the throw blankets out regularly, removing lint or pet hair with a fabric brush, and airing throws out outside on a nice day to help keep throws in between washes. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026 Defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman throws out his share of exotic looks at practice, which forces Mensah to be on his toes. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026 Despite damning evidence, the judge throws out the case and Thorne goes free. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Aug. 2026 That, along with the public opposition, contributed to the 20-year moratorium Thursday’s Senate vote throws out. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Apr. 2026 Blood Meridian throws out the Western trope of good versus evil in favor of a nihilist view of a world consumed by violence. — Carolina A. Miranda, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026 This isn’t something Lugo just throws out in casual conversations. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026

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When Schaesta Ama outs him and kicks him out of their home, Payam comes to Mansur’s aide (albeit temporarily) but does not invite him up into his caste for more than an afternoon.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
At first the killer is revealed to be Miss Scarlet (Lesley Ann Warren), and Wadsworth outs himself as FBI.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of outs

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Similarly, places that rely on natural snow, like Monarch Mountain and Wolf Creek Ski Area, don’t set open dates until Mother Nature dumps a healthy helping of powder.

— Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2026
How Monster Depicts the Borden Murders Their first attempt involves serving the couple oysters in May, when the series says the city of Fall River dumps its sewage over the oyster beds, contaminating the shellfish with potentially fatal bacteria.

— Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dumps

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In that sense, New Stanford replicates an ancient form of patriarchal bias that casts men as the norm and women as an atypical other.

— Judy Berman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
The flagship open-air restaurant HaSalon is helmed by Israeli chef Eyal Shani, whose modern Middle Eastern cooking casts plants as the stars of the show.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of casts

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Six such accounts make up the series as Hojo chases the truth behind them.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Oct. 2026
For anyone who grinds fresh every morning and chases single-origin lots, online talk about mold and mycotoxins in coffee tends to raise a practical question about how the stuff gets onto beans in the first place.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of chases

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Joy radiates from the image, bringing a sense of reclamation not only to Destin, but also to the sea of people who see themselves in him.

— Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The Design Courtesy of Panasonic With its sleek design and minimal interface, the Panasonic Japanese microwave radiates quiet luxury.

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of radiates

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However, a large percentage of the Brazilian electorate also consistently rejects the prospect of voting for another Bolsonaro for president.

— David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Human Rights Watch said those expulsions amounted to war crimes, a charge that Israel rejects.

— Ruth Sherlock, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026

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