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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
Any voters who verify their identity within that period will have their votes counted, and those who do not will have their ballots thrown out, the ruling states.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Jeff Probst takes us inside Survivor's most emotional scene ever (exclusive)
Charity begins at (and is going) home
Sai and Star weren’t the only ones throwing out names immediately post-merge.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The commissioner also said the NYPD has stopped its policy of throwing out misconduct cases without looking at the evidence.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2025
Such as Sal Perez knocking in two runs and throwing out two runners.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Jeff Probst takes us inside Survivor's most emotional scene ever (exclusive)
Charity begins at (and is going) home
Sai and Star weren’t the only ones throwing out names immediately post-merge.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The commissioner also said the NYPD has stopped its policy of throwing out misconduct cases without looking at the evidence.
—Eric Umansky, ProPublica, 31 Mar. 2025
Such as Sal Perez knocking in two runs and throwing out two runners.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw out
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The sudden change reportedly outed multiple students who are transgender or have legal name changes.—
Andrew King,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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Lifestyle gurus of all types (none outed as serial killers to date) closely document their rise-and-grind rituals, encouraging followers to seize the day with healthy and intentional choices.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Mar. 2025
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The plan is/was to dump most of the high-leverage load on Romano, Matt Strahm, José Alvarado and Orion Kerkering.—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Global investors have been fretting over the effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the global economy, leading them to dump equities.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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The eight-episode project also has been quietly casting, with relative newcomer Summer H. Howell (Hunter Hunter) in negotiations for the title character, Carrie White, and Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) set as her nemesis, Sue Snell.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In Grand Junction, the new regime cast a fresh eye on the rare fish.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kylie said Jason refused to let the name just be Finn and insisted on Finnley.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Read Next National Company refused to hire women as AL security officers, feds say.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rice, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, and gravy were discarded after they were measured too cold to be safe.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, when cashew nuts are processed, the cashew apple, although edible, is often discarded or left unused in many commercial nut processing systems.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Of the 83 songs featured on these seven albums, 74 have never been released in any form.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office has not released the cause or manner of the deaths, conclusions that are in some cases informed by a police investigation.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are plenty of glaring examples, such as Steve Jobs and Google being rejected by some of the world’s most renowned VCs (https://www.bvp.com/anti-portfolio).—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Superior Court Judge Craig Collins from neighboring Gaston county also rejected it after Tench’s friends and family — his mother, sister and aunts — submitted and read aloud letters underlining the effect Tench’s disappearance and apparent death have had.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Throw out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20out. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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