toss out

verb

tossed out; tossing out; tosses out
US
1
: to put (something that is no longer useful or wanted) in a trash can, garbage can, etc. : to throw (something) out
It's time to toss out those bananas.
Did you toss the newspapers out already?
2
: to refuse to accept or consider (something)
His testimony was tossed out by the judge.
3
: to mention (something) as a possible thing to be done, thought about, etc. : to suggest
She tossed out a couple of ideas for improving the company's website.
4
: to force (someone) to leave a place
They tossed him out of the bar after he started a fight.

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Consider tossing out trade offers for Kraft before favorable upcoming matchups versus Dallas and Detroit. — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 His legal team immediately filed a motion to toss out much of the state’s case on double jeopardy grounds, prompting the judge to effectively postpone the state trial while the parties litigate the issues. — Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2026 In the earlier trials, three convictions were tossed out, including one when the prosecutor improperly excluded African Americans from the jury. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 The hosts debate whether sports teams could learn from its success, and toss out an idea for the Chicago Bears to capitalize on all the ursine love. — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toss out

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“Toss out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss%20out. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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