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 Illinois Wesleyan recruit threw down a massive dunk to send the home crowd into a frenzy and cap the win. —

Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026 Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang. —

Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026 Off a steal and pass from Williams, Summers threw down a thunderous dunk and was fouled. —

Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026 In the final, Black & Alshon threw down the gauntlet, beating the top pair in three straight for gold. —

Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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The swirling, whirling mass approaches like a steam train, picking up thousands of tons of matter on its descent, throwing clouds of snow into the air as its gathers speeds of up to 130 kph (80 mph).

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 22 Feb. 2026
With just 12 seconds remaining, Oregon threw the ball into its star big man, Nate Bittle, down low.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026