as in removal
the getting rid of whatever is unwanted or useless
the throwing away of her old stuffed animals marked the beginning of her mental preparation for an independent life as a college student
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I should throw away that torn shirt
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as in spending
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing away
Noun
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Historically, rib removal has been performed mainly by thoracic surgeons (who specialize in the chest) to treat fractures, infections, tumors, and other serious medical conditions.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Finally, the highest-end personal plan is Surfshark One+, which adds data removal by Incogni.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Phillies will likely hold onto Bohm and as a result, will likely avoid spending $200 million on Bregman.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the explicitly and deliberately religious charter school is a state actor, and therefore cannot skirt the state’s constitutional rules against spending public education money for religious purposes.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Attendees are encouraged to take part in electronic recycling by bringing old phones, laptops, cords, chargers, tablets, and other devices for responsible disposal.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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The new rule is not targeted at consumers who throw the items in the trash, though residents are supposed to follow local sanitation rules for the proper disposal of electronics and batteries.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Add the marinated tenderloin, discarding marinade, and sear about 3 minutes on all sides until browned and crusty.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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That stability, in and of itself, counsels against discarding the presidential election system for any but the most compelling of reasons.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Since winning the Big 12 and the Sugar Bowl in the 2021 season, the Bears had two losing seasons in a row, including a 3-9 mark last season.—
Dan Santaromita,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.—
Ari Levy,Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Throwing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20away. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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