THROW DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

throw down

verb

Definition of throw down

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 Thiero came back in the game in the fourth quarter and threw down another lob dunk. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Dëmin stole a pass, broke into the open floor and threw down a windmill. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 Watson then threw down a dunk over Goldin a few minutes later, and the Lakers’ bench let Goldin know about it. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026 Then again, Murray-Boyles needs a running start to throw down with authority, too. — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Stockton threw the most passing touchdowns of any high school quarterback in state history (177) as a four-year starter for the Wildcats.

— Jack Leo, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
The midfielder was deemed to have delayed a restart by throwing the ball away.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of throw

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Lopez met with The Club’s HOA board to discuss safety concerns that homeowners said were caused by overcrowded units, such as a shaking elevator that dropped multiple floors and water leaking into hallways.

— Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
The charge, which has since been dropped, was related to a dispute Dillon had with her former neighbors who had since moved and did not pursue the case, her lawsuit said.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 25 July 2026