threw out

verb

past tense of throw out
1
as in dismissed
to drive or force out the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref

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

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4
as in refused
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 threw out Carson Benge homered in the sixth and also threw out Andrew Pinckney trying to score from third on Crews’ fly out an inning later. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Inspired by the upcoming MLB Field of Dreams game, four players who were on the team but never played threw out the first pitch. — Raymond Strickland, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 Gaby Luisa was standing outside a dance club in Arizona earlier this summer when a man wearing glasses threw out a pickup line. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026 Bryant was known to attend Dodgers games going back to his early days in Los Angeles and threw out the first pitch on several occasions. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026 Bears Chairman George McCaskey was even part of the act as an umpire, and Rick Sutcliffe threw out the first pitch in Sunday’s show. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026 Friday’s game was Oklahoma State University night at Globe Life, where Oklahoma State’s new quarterback, Drew Mestemaker, threw out the first pitch. — Cal Phillips updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026 And catcher Carter Jensen threw out James Outman, who was attempting to steal second in the fifth. — Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 Oeschger, who played for the Phillies’ first pennant winner in 1915, threw out the first pitch of Game 3 of the 1983 World Series at Veterans Stadium. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw out
  1. dismissed
  2. discarded
  3. cast
  4. refused
  5. ejected
  6. dumped
  7. released
  8. rejected
Verb
  • But the fate of Mangione’s state case, set to go to trial next month, now hangs in the balance as his attorneys seek to get second-degree murder and weapons charges dismissed over double jeopardy protections.
    — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All six defendants initially faced torture charges that were dismissed.
    — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dismissed
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  • Alas, this compact between viewer and moviemaker is discarded in most contemporary comic book movies.
    — Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
  • While the business of cosmetically modified, futuristic-looking pets remains in its infancy, animal rights groups worry that eventually the creatures will be created, sold and later discarded in crowded municipal shelters.
    — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of discarded
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  • As China’s strategic rivalry with the US and its allies deepens, Beijing has broadened its anti-espionage campaign, casting suspicious eyes on foreign ties amid concerns about the leak of state secrets.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Interestingly enough, before Chandler was cast in the role, Josh Brolin was linked with the part.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of cast
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  • Related Articles The union says the museum has refused to negotiate better pay, including time and a half on bank holidays.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • West refused and went to Texas before the baby was born, prompting Paxton to secure a court order saying the baby must receive lifesaving medical care after birth.
    — Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of refused
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  • Boone didn’t get to watch the disastrous half-inning from the dugout, as he was ejected in the top of the sixth.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • A week later, on Tuesday, May 19, Southampton were ejected from the play-off final by the EFL’s independent disciplinary commission.
    — Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ejected
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  • The concern is that I would get emotionally involved with this girl too soon after being dumped.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Real people went outside and dumped buckets of ice on their heads, ostensibly to spread awareness of a neurodegenerative disease.
    — Matt Carlstrom, Vanity Fair, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of dumped
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  • Hernandez was released the same day on a $50,000 personal recognizance bond with certain conditions, including not to operate any boats or vessels.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After being jailed, Frederick Spears posted bond and was released.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of released
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  • Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a Collin County jury in June rejected his claims of self-defense during a confrontation with Austin Metcalf in the stadium bleachers last year.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Peltola's campaign rejected the support of former Vice President Kamala Harris days ahead of the primary, after Harris' PAC sought to fundraise on her behalf.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rejected

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