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over the edge or side of a boat or ship and into the water
- He accidentally dropped his hat overboard while leaning on the railing.
- The crew member fell overboard during the storm, prompting a rescue operation.
- The captain ordered the lifebuoy thrown overboard to aid the struggling swimmer.
- The passenger lost their balance and toppled overboard, causing a commotion.
- The gust of wind swept the hat overboard, sending it floating away.
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in a manner that involves discarding, rejecting, or abandoning something completely
- The company decided to throw overboard outdated procedures to improve efficiency.
- She tossed the old plans overboard, starting fresh with new ideas.
- In the heat of the debate, he dismissed the irrelevant suggestions overboard.
- The project was going nowhere, so they threw the initial concept overboard.
- He felt the need to discard unnecessary items overboard as he cleaned out his closet.