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toss aside

VERB

discard

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abandon cancel dispense with dispose of ditch dump eliminate give up jettison reject remove renounce repeal scrap shed

STRONG

abdicate abjure adios banish can cashier chuck deep-six desert dispatch dispossess divorce drop eject expel forsake junk oust protest relinquish repudiate

WEAK

cast aside do away with free of have done with part with put by shake off sweep away throw away throw out throw overboard write off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept allow approve choose hold keep ratify retain sanction save uphold

STRONG

admit take in welcome

WEAK

embrace

Example Sentences

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“We wouldn’t completely toss aside the issue, but the chances seem to be pretty high that the Fed’s independence will be protected.”

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

As far as packaging, toss aside the slightly flimsy cardboard box and gift receivers will focus on the impressive metal cases housing each of the film discs.

From Washington Times • Nov. 23, 2023

But that’s roughly six decades of emotional investment that I’m being asked to toss aside as if it never happened, just so Washington and Oregon can maximize revenue and exposure.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

He has been too effective and useful to toss aside.

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023

When the door finally feels smooth to the touch, I toss aside my sandpaper block and head off to go find Papi and Lolo.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

toss aside

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