Throw away
Throw away verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.
Usage example: I should throw away that torn shirt
Throw out
Throw out verb - To get rid of as useless or unwanted.
Usage example: would you mind if I threw out that leftover pizza that's been in the fridge for two weeks?
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