throwing out

verb

Definition of throwing outnext
present participle of throw out
1
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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3
as in radiating
to throw or give off the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke

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4
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 Synonyms for throwing out
  1. dismissing
  2. dumping
  3. radiating
  4. casting
  5. discarding
  6. releasing
  7. emitting
  8. losing
Verb
  • Despite Springfield’s mayor dismissing these claims, the damage was done.
    Aisha M. Beliso-De Jesús / Made by History, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The court has saved the county $819,000 through the end of August by dismissing weak cases and adjusting bond amounts so low-risk defendants can leave the county jail, which is currently overflowing with inmates.
    Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of dismissing
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  • Helene was just the latest in a new generation of storms that are intensifying faster, and dumping more rainfall, as the climate warms.
    Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Residents can disrupt Aedes aegypti by dumping any standing water in their yards at least once a week, and tossing any unused containers.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of dumping
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  • Still radiating a newlywed glow, supermodel Karen Elson, whose friendship with Simmons goes way back, also joined the shoe savants on co-hosting duty for the intimate afternoon.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Moser’s take on Geneva stripes—with wide, radiating brushing arcs and alternating sized stripes—is lovely.
    Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of radiating
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  • The latest figures provide a snapshot of the climate in which voters were casting their ballots.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Price growth ticked higher in October as voters began casting ballots in a presidential election in which economic concerns played a big role.
    Rob Wile, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of casting
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  • To remove the excess salt and water of a wet brine, the Test Kitchen team recommends using paper towels to thoroughly blot the turkey dry, discarding those towels, then washing hands very well before proceeding to the rest of meal prep.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
  • In addition, the challenge advocates for discarding vices like alcohol and drugs.
    Mikelle Street, Them, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of discarding
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  • After releasing a complex application and revising it several times, the California Department of Education finally announced awards in May 2024.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Though Imperial is no longer operational, independent bottlers, like Cask 88, continue releasing stock of rare whisky casks.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of releasing
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  • Today, natural gas is playing a key role in the energy transition away from high carbon emitting fuels to cleaner sources of energy.
    Judith Magyar, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
  • The binder utilized in the concrete is made of granite instead of traditional greenhouse-gas-emitting limestone cement.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
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  • Blue horizons Younger folks are losing trust in white-collar careers.
    Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • After losing to the Chicago Bears last Sunday, the Rams are in danger of falling to 1-4 heading into their off week.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near throwing out

throwing (on)

throwing out

throwing over

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