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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
The impact threw everyone on board into the water and ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel.
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Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Even on a day when 2025 Nationa League strikeout leader Logan Webb threw his first complete game of the season, the Marlins managed to squeeze out five hits and two runs over eight innings.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Spain threw everything at him, including 27 shots.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Paloma Valencia, who finished a distant third with under 7%, threw her support to him within hours of the result, as did former President Álvaro Uribe.
—Ines Capdevila, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Newcomb threw three perfect innings Saturday in Detroit and could be stretched out to start if needed.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
In the series opener, Lauer threw his four-seamer in the zone only 42% of the time, cutting his chase rate to 23%.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
The sisters threw items at the employee, chased her through the restaurant, hit her with pots and pans, attempted to throw hot grease on her head and threatened to kill her, according to prosecutors.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 22 June 2026
Even on a day when 2025 Nationa League strikeout leader Logan Webb threw his first complete game of the season, the Marlins managed to squeeze out five hits and two runs over eight innings.
—Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 21 June 2026
Spain threw everything at him, including 27 shots.
—Olivia Shalhoup, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Paloma Valencia, who finished a distant third with under 7%, threw her support to him within hours of the result, as did former President Álvaro Uribe.
—Ines Capdevila, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Newcomb threw three perfect innings Saturday in Detroit and could be stretched out to start if needed.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026
Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 16 June 2026
In the series opener, Lauer threw his four-seamer in the zone only 42% of the time, cutting his chase rate to 23%.
—Liana Handler
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
The sisters threw items at the employee, chased her through the restaurant, hit her with pots and pans, attempted to throw hot grease on her head and threatened to kill her, according to prosecutors.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw
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Staying on theme, Diaz tossed her hair into a quick updo with face-framing tendrils hanging out.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Cardboard boxes, whether filled or not, should definitely be tossed, as these attract insects of all kinds.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Another ten minutes on the train over to the terminal – yes, the terminal our flight dropped us at originally.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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Tom Kim dropped two shots at the wrong time and shot 72.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Or other words that have been hurled at him.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Videos circulating social media showed objects being hurled from a rowdy crowd in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-4 superstar after the Knicks’ historic come-from-behind win on Wednesday night.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Those tactics have lowered homicide rates in the Central American country but have resulted in reports of human rights abuses.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Once the squid gather near the surface, lines fitted with bait are lowered into the water and rapidly jerked up and down to imitate small prey such as shrimp, triggering strikes before the catch is reeled aboard.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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Others got flung toward the accreting planet by collisions or close encounters with other objects, and Jupiter played a key role in that process.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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During parades, the ribbons are flung out of windows along the route, creating a winding, dramatic effect.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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With a golf bag slung over his shoulder and 23-month-old son Bennett in his arms, the two-time Masters champion strolled with wife Meredith, his high school sweetheart, and their newborn son Remy tucked away in a baby carrier after arriving just 12 days earlier.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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“Threw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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