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as in tossed
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
threw a life preserver to the drowning man
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as in dropped
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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Recent Examples of threw
Bauer threw 84 pitches, striking out seven hitters and walking just one to lose out on the perfect game.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The salad course had just been served when the attack threw into chaos one of Washington’s premier social events.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One assistant said Rudin threw a phone at him, and another said Rudin smashed a computer monitor on his head, among other allegations.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Adrian Morejón threw 10 of the 11 fastest pitches of his career during his inning of work Saturday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The deputy wrote in the affidavit that the water bottle Schuman threw had hit the teen’s hand.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin Quarterback Colton Joseph threw for 2,624 yards and 24 touchdowns and ran for 1,007 yards and 13 more scores while helping Old Dominion go 9-3.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Seals threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in the Horned Frogs’ overtime win over USC in the Alamo Bowl.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Royals closer Lucas Erceg threw a pitch that got by catcher Carter Jensen in the 10th.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
The salad course had just been served when the attack threw into chaos one of Washington’s premier social events.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One assistant said Rudin threw a phone at him, and another said Rudin smashed a computer monitor on his head, among other allegations.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
Adrian Morejón threw 10 of the 11 fastest pitches of his career during his inning of work Saturday night.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The deputy wrote in the affidavit that the water bottle Schuman threw had hit the teen’s hand.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
Wisconsin Quarterback Colton Joseph threw for 2,624 yards and 24 touchdowns and ran for 1,007 yards and 13 more scores while helping Old Dominion go 9-3.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Seals threw for 258 yards and a touchdown in the Horned Frogs’ overtime win over USC in the Alamo Bowl.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
Royals closer Lucas Erceg threw a pitch that got by catcher Carter Jensen in the 10th.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw
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In an over hourlong debate Tuesday at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium, eight candidates running for California governor sparred over health care and tossed jabs just days before Californians can begin voting early in the state's primary election.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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They got tossed into the garbage also after a Stop Sale.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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The stock has dropped 23% so far this year, reversing course after a climb of just over 64% in 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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That all changed after the Los Angeles Police Protective League, the union representing rank-and-file officers, dropped more than $400,000 on ads targeting Raman, who was elected to the council twice with support from Democratic Socialists of America, which isn’t endorsing in the mayoral primary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The tornado ripped roofs from houses, punched through walls, and hurled Perez's trailer across the property.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The company said that its quarter included a $360 million net loss related to a legal reserve and that foreign currency effects lowered earnings by $223 million.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Neighbors argue the speed change is not enough and should be lowered more or paired with traffic calming measures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Small, phallic-looking worms rummaged through ocean-floor sediments while blind swimming beasts flung out whiplike tentacles to ensnare prey.—
Marlowe Starling,
Quanta Magazine,
1 May 2026
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In Oakland, police are investigating several incidents where a person or group flung purple paint over cameras or their solar panels, the news site Oaklandside reported.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney slung panties from her new lingerie line, SYRN, which launched earlier this year in January, into a sea of wide-eyed festival goers who swarmed Diplo's desert stage as the electric beats by the chart-topping DJ bumped in the background.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Together the strangers slung Haridasse's arms over their shoulders and staggered to the finish line as a trio.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Threw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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