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
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicky, 39, threw down smiley face heart emojis to acknowledge the adorable post, while Paris' husband Carter Reum posted some heart emojis for his wife's sentiment.
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Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
Graham throws down defense gauntlet For most of Thursday, rank-and-file senators from both parties bucked their leadership and were floating plans that could have derailed the Biden-McCarthy deal by seeking changes.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
There were stories about people -- Kent being thrown down a well.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 31 May 2023
Using two decks, players must throw down poker and other special card combinations to clear their hands before opponents.
—Fox News, 28 Aug. 2023
Zendaya and Tom Holland are throwing down on the basketball court for a good cause!
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
However the cofounder of the company may have been spurred into action by incoming active investors including Elliott Management and Starboard Value, which threw down a gauntlet for the company to cut costs and boost profit margins.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 June 2023
Anderson threw down his glove, just like a hockey player before a fight, and put up his fists.
—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2023
Others threw down their hardest moves while a circle of mourners chanted Mr. Sibley’s name one last time.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2023
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Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
Graham throws down defense gauntlet For most of Thursday, rank-and-file senators from both parties bucked their leadership and were floating plans that could have derailed the Biden-McCarthy deal by seeking changes.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
There were stories about people -- Kent being thrown down a well.
—Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 31 May 2023
Using two decks, players must throw down poker and other special card combinations to clear their hands before opponents.
—Fox News, 28 Aug. 2023
Zendaya and Tom Holland are throwing down on the basketball court for a good cause!
—Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2023
However the cofounder of the company may have been spurred into action by incoming active investors including Elliott Management and Starboard Value, which threw down a gauntlet for the company to cut costs and boost profit margins.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 1 June 2023
Anderson threw down his glove, just like a hockey player before a fight, and put up his fists.
—Mike Brehm, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2023
Others threw down their hardest moves while a circle of mourners chanted Mr. Sibley’s name one last time.
—Alex Vadukul, New York Times, 6 Aug. 2023
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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 3 Oct. 2023.
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