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 senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory. —

Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 With no threat of a contest by a defender, Martin threw down a two-handed reverse dunk and sprinted back on defense without much reaction. —

Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026 His downfield accuracy on a handful of throws down the stretch, after an entire season of taking an absolute beating in the pocket, has been sensational. —

Robert Mays, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Along with the shots from distance, Curry almost threw down a dunk when Gui Santos found him on a cut. —

Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Most of them have come under pressure while throwing, which means that Maye, his offensive line and McDaniels probably need to time his drops better.

— Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
McIntyre threw Fatu threw a table and then picked up Rhodes, slamming him into another table with a massive powerbomb.

— Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026