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
New Atlas,
2 July 2026
On balance, Kotlikoff warns, taking Social Security’s offer is no different from throwing away $14,000.
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Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Cheney is the one to blame for throwing away the budgetary sustainability that had been gained in the 1990s.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Investigators found blood inside the truck and later viewed security footage from a convenience store that Romanchenko entered showing him with apparent injuries to his hands and throwing away a plastic bag.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Ousmane Dembélé was named Player of the Match after his two goals in the tie and was happy with his side’s performance despite nearly throwing away a 5-2 lead.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Security camera footage at the complex showed Vidal wearing the sandals the day detectives say the murders happened, and also showed Vidal making several trips to the dumpster throwing away full trash bags, according to the report.
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David Goodhue
april 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Instead of throwing away scraps, repurpose them, Scarpaleggia recommended.
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Hali Smith
april 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
Even a smaller household throwing away a fraction of that is losing real money, and on a fixed income, that matters.
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Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
In summary, the tech industry is going to spend a fortune on new chips to create processing power, emitting millions of tons of carbon in the process, while simultaneously throwing away available processing power.
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New Atlas,
2 July 2026
On balance, Kotlikoff warns, taking Social Security’s offer is no different from throwing away $14,000.
—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Cheney is the one to blame for throwing away the budgetary sustainability that had been gained in the 1990s.
—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
Investigators found blood inside the truck and later viewed security footage from a convenience store that Romanchenko entered showing him with apparent injuries to his hands and throwing away a plastic bag.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
Ousmane Dembélé was named Player of the Match after his two goals in the tie and was happy with his side’s performance despite nearly throwing away a 5-2 lead.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Security camera footage at the complex showed Vidal wearing the sandals the day detectives say the murders happened, and also showed Vidal making several trips to the dumpster throwing away full trash bags, according to the report.
—
David Goodhue
april 27,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
Instead of throwing away scraps, repurpose them, Scarpaleggia recommended.
—
Hali Smith
april 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
Even a smaller household throwing away a fraction of that is losing real money, and on a fixed income, that matters.
—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing away
Noun
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In April, federal authorities arrested a special operations soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for allegedly making more than $400,000 for betting on his removal from office.
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Running until July 15, the hearing's structure allows only testimony from those *opposed* to rescheduling, drawing criticism from reform advocates like NORML and NCIA, who seek complete removal from the CSA.
Verb
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Achiuwa had a good run at the end of the season as the Kings were dumping games left and right.
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The leaks are dumping gallons upon gallons of wastewater into the Merrimack River.
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The child, identified by authorities as Klieber Moran, was rescued after spending six days trapped beneath the rubble, Rodríguez said.
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After spending two years in the Chicago Cubs organization as a consultant and scout, Little restarted his managerial career with the Dodgers, reuniting with some of his former players, including Nomar Garciaparra and Derek Lowe.
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Properly handling fire pit ashes prevents accidental fires and ensures safe disposal or reuse for your home and garden.
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Toilets flush more often, disposals run nonstop and hoses stay on for hours to fill kiddie pools or rinse off the grill.
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There's the Battle of the Gullet in the premiere, and then everything that comes next — from Rhaenyra unloading her grief before the corpse of her eldest son to her taking the Iron Throne at King's Landing to become Westeros' new queen.
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Al Bello / Getty Images Public records show that New York City issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at MSG from June 29 to July 4.
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Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea Afternoon Tea is a big part of America’s history, and that is honored at The Peninsula New York, who has introduced a Stars & Stripes Afternoon Tea, that is awash wit red, white, and blue and running through July 18.
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Even without a 30-foot-tall steel wall running through the land, there is concern about CBP’s plans.
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But the lawyer for suspect Iqbal Bacchus, 46, suggested Bacchus was selling wiring that the hospital was discarding.
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The council also ordered up a measure doubling the amount of money allocated for the Department of Recreation and Parks, discarding an alternative plan that would have increased it by 50%.
Verb
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Shortstop Francisco Lindor backed up and called off the converging outfielders before losing his footing and falling right in front of Tyrone Taylor, who tripped over Lindor while failing to make the catch.
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Amid the inextricable trauma of losing her 18-year-old child, the mother had feared that traditional funeral customs might be handled differently because of the manner in which her daughter died.
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“Throwing away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20away. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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