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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
Lewisville quarterback Tre Williams threw four touchdowns, three of them in the third.
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Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Miller threw nine sliders, all strikes, to Emmanuel Rivera, Ryan Mountcastle and Jeremiah Jackson.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Smith threw for 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2024.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead, Valdez threw a sinker, which Grisham blasted for a grand slam.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In July, George’s threw a party for its most loyal customers and packed the house, indoor and outdoor tables full, wine and pasta flowing.
—Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Some brands threw their hats into the ring for Swift and Kelce's wedding planning.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The house hit a debris pile and threw everyone into the water.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Cody Thorn, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025
FanDuel, a popular online gambling company, threw them a Hail Mary by offering to restore express train service for the Philadelphia Eagles’ season opener against National Football League (NFL) division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys, on Thursday.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Miller threw nine sliders, all strikes, to Emmanuel Rivera, Ryan Mountcastle and Jeremiah Jackson.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Smith threw for 4,320 yards, 21 touchdowns and 15 interceptions in 2024.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Instead, Valdez threw a sinker, which Grisham blasted for a grand slam.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
In July, George’s threw a party for its most loyal customers and packed the house, indoor and outdoor tables full, wine and pasta flowing.
—Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Some brands threw their hats into the ring for Swift and Kelce's wedding planning.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
The house hit a debris pile and threw everyone into the water.
—Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw
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Inside the venue, Parmigiano Reggiano-forward dishes will pop up at a range of spaces, including the Commissioner’s Club, Green Room and Coaches Club where the Jets will offer antipasto stations featuring the cheese and tossed pasta stations highlighted by Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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That dropped to just two teens in that age group in 2024.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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And so this was a gift that dropped into my lap.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some would have been hurled inward, toward the sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Protesters hurled rocks at government vehicles, breaking windows and side-view mirrors, according to prosecutors.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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How the reactors will work Deep Fission’s technology centers on small cylindrical reactors that can be lowered into 30-inch diameter boreholes drilled a mile into the Earth.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Citi reiterates Nvidia as buy Citi lowered its price target to $200 per share from $210.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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They were flung into the lagoon.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the painter had flung in two portraits at the last moment, no?—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Herbert ran to his right on the Kansas City 23-yard line and slung a sidearm pass to Johnston for his second touchdown of the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lowden is already positioning himself as a Cool Dad™, with a graphic tote slung over his shoulder and a newspaper tucked under his arm.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Threw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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