throws out

verb

Definition of throws outnext
present tense third-person singular of throw out
1
as in outs
to drive or force out the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref

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2
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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3
as in casts
to throw or give off the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke

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4
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 Synonyms for throws out
  1. casts
  2. radiates
  3. releases
  4. loses
  5. emits
  6. emanates
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  • The Republican president-elect frequently casts the outgoing Democratic president as a feckless leader who shredded American credibility around the world during his four-year term.
    Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Despite being total opposites, the holiday spirit casts its spell over the two creatives in A Jingle Bell Mingle.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of casts
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  • This pride radiates into customer interactions, where employees go above and beyond to create memorable experiences.
    Anna Convery-Pelletier, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The truth is out, the lies are old (2024) radiates both texture and depth, meticulously woven from an eclectic mix of materials, including linen, lurex, rope, cotton, nylon, and wool.
    Salomé Gómez-Upegui, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of radiates
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  • Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of releases
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  • But, be mindful that the rate at which the Christmas cactus loses water will change throughout the year and depending on the environment where it's planted.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Instead, when a certain vendor isn’t working out or loses pace with a company over time, customers should be able to replace them without having to uproot their entire tech stack.
    Jeppe Rindom, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of loses
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  • This special reading light emits a warm, gentle amber light that is reminiscent of candle light and does not emit any blue light, which supports the circadian rhythm of late night readers.
    Carina Brackett, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Carbon-14 emits short-range radiation, which is absorbed by the diamond casing, ensuring safety while generating low levels of electricity.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of emits
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  • Stripped of its shimmer and sparkle, Pamela Anderson's personal canvas still emanates radiance and light.
    Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
  • And that emanates from Congress.
    Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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throws (on)

throws out

throws over

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