threw out

Verb

throw out (third-person singular simple present throws out, present participle throwing out, simple past threw out, past participle thrown out)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see throw, out.

   Synonyms:

   eject, expel, lay off

2. (idiomatic) To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.
   • Just throw that pen out if it doesn't write anymore.

   Synonyms:

   toss out, toss, junk, 86, bin, can, cast aside, cast off, cast away, chuck

3. (idiomatic) To dismiss a legal case.
4. (idiomatic) To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.
   • The board threw the man out, because he wouldn't cooperate and agree with their plans to remodernize the facility.

   Synonyms:

   kick out

5. (idiomatic) To offer an idea for consideration.
   • Let me throw this out there – how about if we make the igloo out of butter? Would that work?
6. To produce in a haphazard fashion.
   • This program keeps throwing out errors.

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