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 throwing away
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But without the guidance of a salon professional, people may not know which products are best for their unique haircare needs and end up buying and throwing away products that don’t work for them.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Textile waste is a huge and burgeoning problem, with Americans throwing away up to 17 million tons of clothing each year.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Your choices basically come down to selling, donating, or throwing away or recycling.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The footage later showed Washington throwing away a large object and clothing before leaving the house in a Hyundai, detectives said in their report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Does that small price justify throwing away the rest of your day—$995?
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Now that Tesla seems largely done with making new car models, the company is throwing away a lot in order to go all in on autonomy.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Worries crop up about donating or throwing away the wrong item and clothes piles can quickly accumulate on the floor.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Make sure to remove or black out any labels with your personal information before throwing away the packaging.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But without the guidance of a salon professional, people may not know which products are best for their unique haircare needs and end up buying and throwing away products that don’t work for them.
—Kelley Swing, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Textile waste is a huge and burgeoning problem, with Americans throwing away up to 17 million tons of clothing each year.
—Molly McCrea, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Your choices basically come down to selling, donating, or throwing away or recycling.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
The footage later showed Washington throwing away a large object and clothing before leaving the house in a Hyundai, detectives said in their report.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Does that small price justify throwing away the rest of your day—$995?
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
Now that Tesla seems largely done with making new car models, the company is throwing away a lot in order to go all in on autonomy.
—Patrick George, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
Worries crop up about donating or throwing away the wrong item and clothes piles can quickly accumulate on the floor.
—Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing away
Noun
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Calls for context or conversation While some Black leaders are calling for the statue's removal, others said that, at a minimum, more historical context should be added.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The city’s chief financial officer, Ashley Groffenberger said the City Hall budget gap was due in part to overspending on snow removal due to two major winter storms and public safety overtime.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors argue that Duckett was a monster in disguise who abused the badge and brutally raped and killed Teresa before dumping her body in a lake.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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And companies have been dumping money into the market to try to win customers and show them how AI is useful in everyday life - in particular, for buying stuff.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In both cases, spending by campaign staff may also count toward those totals.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Economists had believed that an unusually large jump in tax refunds would kick start spending at the start of the year.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The President has, in ICE, a quasi-authoritarian force at his disposal.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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State law requires them to take landscape waste to composting facilities and pay disposal fees.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, the coyote bit a young child twice in front of their home as family members were unloading their car.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to the Carson station, the child was bitten twice while family members were unloading a vehicle.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This can lead to speeding, running through crosswalks, and a general sense of confusion for all involved.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Premiering the first of eight episodes on Sunday, March 22, The Comeback’s shaggy, despairing, hilarious, and sometimes baldly sentimental third season spends its first two episodes running through all the horsemen of the Hollywood-pocalypse.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But selling the store is tantamount to discarding his story.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only key requirement is making sure the box is empty and clean before discarding.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Freshman Keaton Wagler had 20 points and eight rebounds to lead the Illini (28-9), who reached their first Final Four since losing the championship game to North Carolina in 2005.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vásquez didn’t factor in the decision after a defensive miscue led to the bullpen briefly losing the lead, but the emerging starting pitcher danced in and out of trouble in keeping the Red Sox at bay on an evening in which the wind chill dropped the temperature into the high 20s.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Throwing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20away. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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