throw down

verb

threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down
Synonyms of throw downnext

transitive verb

1
: to cause to fall : overthrow
2
3
: to cast off : discard
4
: to make (a slam dunk) with exceptional force

Examples of throw down in a Sentence

throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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The hosts shot 58 percent from the floor, threw down half a dozen dunks and received another standout performance from senior swingman Cade Tyson, who delivered 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025 Two years ago, Sukeban exploded onto the scene with fighters in latex, corsets and bomber jackets, throwing down with full makeup, wigs and acrylic nail art. Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025 James threw down a dunk in the first half that had a packed house roaring in what could be his final game in Philadelphia. CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 Dude, the liftie doesn’t want to throw down. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throw down

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw down was in the 13th century

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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20down. Accessed 26 Dec. 2025.

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