throw down
verb
threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down
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.
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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
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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
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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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