1
as in dumped
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
I should throw away that torn shirt
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2
as in spent
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 thrown away
Those things are being thrown away.
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ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Whether that means to a checkdown, the belly of the running back, a screen to the running back, over the middle to Ja’Marr Chase, progressing to the second read, deep inside the hash to Tee Higgins or thrown away into the first row.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The pasta dishes should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Early in the film, Perfidia’s mother told Bob that her daughter came from a long line of Black revolutionaries, and here is Willa picking up their mantle, joining in fellowship with other people trying to make life more equitable for all those who have been abused and thrown away by the system.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
And every year, a vast quantity is thrown away as unfit to eat.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Any wooden, paper or bulletin-board type material had to be thrown away.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025
Whether that means to a checkdown, the belly of the running back, a screen to the running back, over the middle to Ja’Marr Chase, progressing to the second read, deep inside the hash to Tee Higgins or thrown away into the first row.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The pasta dishes should be thrown away or returned to where they were purchased.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The paper notices warning of upcoming cleanups have a phone number for people to call when belongings are taken, and the city is supposed to hold onto that property for at least 90 days before it is thrown away.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Early in the film, Perfidia’s mother told Bob that her daughter came from a long line of Black revolutionaries, and here is Willa picking up their mantle, joining in fellowship with other people trying to make life more equitable for all those who have been abused and thrown away by the system.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
And every year, a vast quantity is thrown away as unfit to eat.
—Maurice H. Decker, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 2025
Any wooden, paper or bulletin-board type material had to be thrown away.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown away
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Earlier this year, winter storms dumped up to 3 feet of snow in California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, floods inundated burn scar regions risking mudslides, and powerful thunderstorms spawned tornadoes from Texas to Oklahoma.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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With exactly 11 minutes remaining, Walker dumped a screen pass off to O’Brien.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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AccuWeather spent a week warning people along the Eastern Seaboard of the significant impacts expected from the storm, including widespread power outages, flooding, and beach erosion so severe that some beaches may no longer exist.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Californians spent $18,980 per resident on goods last year, just $570 above the $18,410 spent nationally.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
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Back then, Maurico Pochettino’s side lost the Champions League final to Liverpool, finished fourth in the Premier League and reached the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Tuesday also marked two years since the Leno family lost their daughter Paitynn.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Francis Westfield went close with a diving header from the edge of the box, and Luke Brennan wasted a glorious chance for a late leveller when he was found unmarked at the back post, but his hurried shot flew high and wide.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The loss wasted an incredible effort by ace Tarik Skubal, who gave the Tigers six innings, giving up one run and striking out 13.—
Brian Manzullo,
Freep.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Many had long since grown tired of the rules by the time they were discarded in 2023.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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To remove the pulp from the seeds, use a spoon or butter knife to scrape the pulp, separating it from the seeds, which may be discarded.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Duke also proposed new natural gas plants, like in Vermillion County, Indiana, and the Sierra Club noted the utility has ditched plans to build out renewable energy.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Heat ditched Kyle Anderson and Kevin Love in a three-team deal to acquire guard Norman Powell from the LA Clippers to bolster their backcourt within a wide-open Eastern Conference.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Ohtani the pitcher tossed six scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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During a tense disagreement, Lemigova tossed a glass of water at costar Guerdy Abraira.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Department of Justice, meanwhile, would shed its historical independence and operate at the direction of the White House.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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Construction companies, for instance, have shed 10,000 jobs since May.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Thrown away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20away. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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