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 real test is whether Modi can stop someone from banging the table, throwing down their fork, and storming out.
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Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Parker brought a unique blend to the court, throwing down dunks and slinging 3-pointers with a versatility that was well-matched for the league’s shift toward the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The final shot shows Paul going down the stairs and out of frame, where Hall stood ready with a pad to throw down for the actor to land on.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
There are going to be guys getting thrown down, rolled up into our ankles.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Parker brought a unique blend to the court, throwing down dunks and slinging 3-pointers with a versatility that was well-matched for the league’s shift toward the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The final shot shows Paul going down the stairs and out of frame, where Hall stood ready with a pad to throw down for the actor to land on.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
There are going to be guys getting thrown down, rolled up into our ankles.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw down
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He was replaced by Jake Browning, who threw for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions and rushed for another score.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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So Georgia Republicans threw me out of their party.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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The video, released Thursday night, showed a person running across a rooftop of the building from which the fatal round was fired before climbing down and dropping to the ground.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The researchers found that shelter canines were more active at night and showed higher stress hormone levels shortly after intake, but their activity and stress levels dropped over time—especially after adoption.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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