threw out

VERB

comment

Synonyms

WEAK

bring forward bring to light bring up chime in come out with declare deliver produce reveal say state suggest tell utter

Antonyms

WEAK

be quiet

Example Sentences

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A US federal judge on Friday threw out a series of restrictions placed by President Donald Trump's administration on legal immigration following last year's shooting of members of the National Guard by an Afghan immigrant.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It was this ruling that the Supreme Court threw out on Monday.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

That same month, a judge threw out his lawsuit against advertisers that decided to leave the platform.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But Henceley sued Fluor for his injuries; a federal judge in South Carolina and the 4th Circuit threw out his suit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

I went through my closet and threw out anything white.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides