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throw out

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Verb

throw out verb

  1. To discard; to dispense with something; to throw away.β€œJust throw out that pen if it doesn't write anymore.”
  2. To dismiss or expel someone from any longer performing duty or attending somewhere.β€œThe board threw the man out, because he wouldn't cooperate and agree with their plans to remodernize the facility.”
  3. To offer an idea for consideration.β€œLet me throw this out there – how about if we make the igloo out of butter? Would that work?”
  4. To produce in a haphazard fashion.β€œThis program keeps throwing out errors.”

Noun

throw out noun

  1. A discard, rejection.
  2. An item that is thrown out to an audience or crowd, usually for dramatic effect.
  3. An overarm throw of the ball from a goalkeeper.
  4. A put-out caused by a throw to a base of a fielded ground ball.

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