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 Canyon had runners on first and second with no outs when Ayres threw down to second for the out. —

Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 20 Mar. 2026 James wasn’t done, taking a pass from Jake LaRavia and throwing down another dunk later in the second quarter that brought the crowd out of its seats. —

Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026 The Bulls, meanwhile, kept Giddey and Buzelis on the court well into the fourth quarter to throw down reverse dunks and extend their lead past 20 points. —

Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Court documents said tacks, blocks and toys were also thrown down the stairs during the video. —

Nick Lentz, CBS News, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia fielded the ball and stepped on second base bag before throwing.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
In a post on X earlier that day, LAPD said protesters along Alameda Street between Aliso and Temple streets had been warned multiple times by federal authorities not to attempt to tear down a gate or throw objects.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026