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as in ejected
to drive or force out
the player was thrown out of the game after assaulting the ref
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2
as in dumped
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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as in radiated
to throw or give off
the charcoal grill is throwing out big billows of black smoke
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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 thrown out
Glenn had just been thrown out of a bar and got into an argument with Proctor over the behavior of his dog, authorities have previously said.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Dozens of criminal cases were thrown out of court.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Among the ideas thrown out was Strawberry, a more direct nod to the brothers’ roadside berry beginnings.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Items like reusable grocery bags are thrown out because they are considered clutter.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
In a separate effort, the defense is vying to have the top federal charges against Mangione thrown out — which would spare him from facing the death penalty if convicted of the remaining charges.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Mangione's defense team is trying to get the murder by firearm charge thrown out.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It could also get thrown out by the court or go to trial, as Cal Coast Credit Union asked in its lawsuit.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Weinstein had previously been convicted of raping Mann in 2020, but the conviction was later thrown out, leading to the retrial.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Dozens of criminal cases were thrown out of court.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Among the ideas thrown out was Strawberry, a more direct nod to the brothers’ roadside berry beginnings.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 26 Jan. 2026
Items like reusable grocery bags are thrown out because they are considered clutter.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
In a separate effort, the defense is vying to have the top federal charges against Mangione thrown out — which would spare him from facing the death penalty if convicted of the remaining charges.
—Michael Ruiz , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Mangione's defense team is trying to get the murder by firearm charge thrown out.
—Christina Fan, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
It could also get thrown out by the court or go to trial, as Cal Coast Credit Union asked in its lawsuit.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
Weinstein had previously been convicted of raping Mann in 2020, but the conviction was later thrown out, leading to the retrial.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown out
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All four were ejected and were joined by coach Charles Lee in the fourth quarter after Lee went on the floor and had to be restrained by Brandon Miller to keep him from really confronting the officials.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Feb. 2026
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One person was ejected from the council chambers during the meeting.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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This conduct goes beyond mere negligence, or medical malpractice — their decision to have their very sick young patient dumped onto the sidewalk — in Phoenix, in August — directly caused Kaelen’s death.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Fire Sparrow is still in development, but Sherwin said the current iteration can carry 10 gallons of water, which can be trickled along a fire line or dumped in a single spot to put out an emerging fire.—
Zach Boetto,
CBS News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Even with my limited knowledge, the mountain radiated a kind of gravity, as though the desert itself were remembering.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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A feeling of relief radiated throughout the Golden State Warriors organization late Wednesday night with the news of Jonathan Kuminga’s trade to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Trump subsequently condemned the image but refused to apologize.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Prior to her death, Phillips had refused meals over multiple days while in the Tarrant County Jail.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Feb. 2026
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The San Jose State controversy initially gained traction in conservative media outlets, including the website Reduxx, which outed the athlete before the 2024 season.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Audits released in December found that the city's aviation department lacked oversight of over 90% of their non-construction contracts, and outed a former Austin Energy employee for stealing nearly $1 million in public money by routing contracts to fictitious vendors.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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That is often lost in the myth of baseball in Denver.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Of course, the circumstances for why each band lost their personnel varies, such as illness (Mick Jones), death (the 1977 Skynyrd airplane crash), and the inevitable need for retirement.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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Noem held the press conference to pitch the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill requiring individuals to show proof of citizenship before registering to vote and requiring voters show identification before casting their ballot.—
Ryan Mancini,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2026
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One of the most recent adaptations of the novel, the 2011 version by Andrea Arnold, notably leaned into this aspect of the book by casting the multiracial James Howson as Heathcliff.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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More than 300 district judges in Minnesota and elsewhere have so far rejected the government’s mandatory detention policies, ordering detainees released or granted bond hearings.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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That happened recently in Kansas City – where voters rejected a new stadium – and Philadelphia, where the team reversed its decision to build the arena near the city’s Chinatown.—
Gidon Jakar,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Thrown out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20out. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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