1
as in dumped
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
after the power outage we reluctantly chucked everything that had been sitting in the fridge
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as in left
to give up (a job or office)
I swear, I have half a mind to chuck this job and become a hermit!
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as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
chucked a wad of paper at his friend's back
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Recent Examples of chucked
Curry ripped out his famous mouthguard and chucked it into the stands, hitting the son of one of Cavs owner Dan Gilbert’s minority partners on the shoulder.
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Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Some protesters fired flares toward officers or tore up chunks of asphalt and chucked them toward police in shields and riot gear.
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Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim.
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Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Every single thing that gets touched, if it’s ripped, damaged or smells, gets chucked away.
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Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Pages chucked the ball back to shortstop Mookie Betts, and Betts casually flipped the ball to second baseman Miguel Rojas to complete the inning-ending double play.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Fire guard Bridget Carleton chucked up a 3-pointer but was off the mark.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
On set, Charli also accidentally chucked a salt shaker at her husband George Daniel’s head.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
On Thursday, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) pulled back after lackluster results from ServiceNow and IBM reignited fears that many software companies are about to get chucked into the wastebin of the AI revolution.
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Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
Some protesters fired flares toward officers or tore up chunks of asphalt and chucked them toward police in shields and riot gear.
—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
With just over five seconds remaining, Brunson got the inbounds pass and chucked up a long three-pointer that hit the front of the rim.
—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
Every single thing that gets touched, if it’s ripped, damaged or smells, gets chucked away.
—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
Pages chucked the ball back to shortstop Mookie Betts, and Betts casually flipped the ball to second baseman Miguel Rojas to complete the inning-ending double play.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 May 2026
Fire guard Bridget Carleton chucked up a 3-pointer but was off the mark.
—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
On set, Charli also accidentally chucked a salt shaker at her husband George Daniel’s head.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 May 2026
On Thursday, the iShares Expanded Tech-Software ETF (IGV) pulled back after lackluster results from ServiceNow and IBM reignited fears that many software companies are about to get chucked into the wastebin of the AI revolution.
—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chucked
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The penalties vary based on factors such as how much trash was dumped and the type of offense.
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The public has voted for its two favorite dumped Casa Islanders to return to the villa — at which point Amora and Carl leap out of giant prop cakes on either side of the stage.
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In it, Pearson delivered an opening monologue about his desire to quit dancing.
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Two years into what was intended to be a seven-year apprenticeship, Walton quit and followed his siblings south.
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Robbie Ray threw six efficient innings after regrouping from a fall while covering first base, Willy Adames hit a two-run double as part of a four-run opening frame and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
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Fittingly, on Saturday, Yamamoto took the mound against the Padres and threw seven shutout innings.
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Damaged or bruised portions of fruits and vegetables should be cut away, or the produce should be discarded, and produce should generally be refrigerated within two hours of purchase, per MCHD.
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Officials said activities connected to people ‒ from fireworks to carelessly discarded cigarettes ‒ have sparked 75% of wildfires in Utah in 2026.
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This comes as the ex-Apprentice host on July 3 tossed some praise Clinton’s way in a book reading event with Second Lady Usha Vance on the latter’s podcast.
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This creator tossed on an oversize button-down and chunky bauble necklace for an effortlessly cool long-weekend look.
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The Supreme Court on June 30 ditched one of the remaining checks on money in politics, a decision in line with recent rulings favoring free speech rights over fears about potential corruption.
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Aemond is not going to back down, and Aegon has already ditched his plan to abdicate.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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My dad’s stories about his grade-school experience felt like dark fables, peppered with slurs hurled at him by classmates.
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Fox also unloaded its regional cable sports networks — a savvy move before that business cratered.
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As dozens of delivery trucks unloaded decor outside of MSG, there was speculation that Swift and Kelce were building a castle inside of the venue.
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“Chucked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chucked. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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