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What word means to be thrown out a window?

There isn't a single perfect word for "being thrown out a window." Here are some options, each with slightly different connotations:

Formal:

* Ejected: Implies force and a deliberate act.

* Expelled: Similar to "ejected" but can also refer to being forced out of a place or group.

* Discharged: This word is often used in a more technical context, like being discharged from a hospital or a firearm.

Informal:

* Chucked: Suggests a casual, almost careless action.

* Hurl: Implies a violent, forceful throwing motion.

* Threw out/tossed out: These are more general terms for throwing something away.

Figurative:

* Flung: This word is often used metaphorically to describe someone who is suddenly and unexpectedly thrown into a new situation.

* Cast out: This implies being rejected or exiled.

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the tone you want to convey.

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