THROW DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

throw down

verb

Definition of throw down next

as in to throw

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally throw down the gun, and put your hands up

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Recent Examples of throw down The gauntlet has been decisively thrown down. —

Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026 Frequent collaborators like Popstar Benny and Alexander Spit provide the soundscape, and Sideshow chooses their most peculiar beats—the anxious ones that most resemble audio equipment thrown down a flight of stairs. —

Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Mar. 2026 As the clock ticked toward zero on Sunday, rookie forward Adou Thiero threw down a one-handed dunk for a three-point play and guard Kobe Bufkin converted a layup off a nifty assist from guard Bronny James, who then produced the arena’ loudest roar of the night with a step-back 3-pointer. —

Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026 Johan Munch threw down a dunk to give Oregon State a 78-75 lead before Adrian McIntyre hit a straight-away 3 pointer just before the buzzer that forced overtime. —

ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Fry got out of the truck ranting and throwing sheets of paper on the ground, and left behind an orange duffel bag that prompted police to call in the bomb squad.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026
There was a 10-second violation trying to get the ball past halfcourt, passes that were thrown to nobody, and Miami defenders who were a step behind.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026