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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
Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.
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Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
The same man who threw the IED lit a second device, dropped it on the street and ran, New York City’s police commissioner said.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Macron on Monday also threw additional military support behind Cyprus, following a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at a Cyprus air base.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Moore started the rest of the season, threw for 2,497 yards and 16 touchdowns and was voted team MVP.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Monday’s move was expected after Tagovailoa threw 15 interceptions in 14 games and was benched for the final three weeks of last season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Police are investigating whether suspects who threw devices at a protest in front of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani were inspired by ISIS.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Approximately 30 minutes later, authorities say an 18-year-old counter-protester ignited and threw a device toward the protest area.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Two men in ski masks hit the dog's owner and threw him to the ground, then took off with the dog.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 10 Mar. 2026
The same man who threw the IED lit a second device, dropped it on the street and ran, New York City’s police commissioner said.
—Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 9 Mar. 2026
Macron on Monday also threw additional military support behind Cyprus, following a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis at a Cyprus air base.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Moore started the rest of the season, threw for 2,497 yards and 16 touchdowns and was voted team MVP.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Monday’s move was expected after Tagovailoa threw 15 interceptions in 14 games and was benched for the final three weeks of last season.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Police are investigating whether suspects who threw devices at a protest in front of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani were inspired by ISIS.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Approximately 30 minutes later, authorities say an 18-year-old counter-protester ignited and threw a device toward the protest area.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
Two men in ski masks hit the dog's owner and threw him to the ground, then took off with the dog.
—Tara Molina, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw
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But Gafford is benefiting from recent alley-oop connections with Cooper Flagg, Khris Middleton and Brandon Williams, who tossed a perfect lob over two Hawks defenders Sunday.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The front turnlock helps secure the bag, even when tossed aside to hit the dance floor.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Check out this charming coffee table, or this leather counter stool that dropped under $350.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Piper stood on her back deck and took video of a terrifying scene that played out on the other side of frozen Union Lake as a funnel cloud formed and then dropped toward the ground Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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In a Premier League season where set-piece goals are regularly deciding games, the Italy Under-21 international has played a huge part in the renaissance with his long throw-ins, which have been hurled up to 45 yards.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gust tore the vertical fin from the tail and hurled it into the left horizontal stabilizer, which broke off in turn.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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While a more recent estimate lowered the potential losses to $25 million, the California Department of Justice responded this week — unmoved by the letter — and stated that cardrooms would have 60 days to submit compliance plans once the new regulations take effect.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The exterior of the kennel is also covered with tarps that can be raised or lowered as needed during inclement weather to provide additional protection from the elements.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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After the shootout, another video captured the man’s car wedged in a ditch with its driver’s side door and trunk flung open.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Betts gathered the two-hopper, crossed second in stride and flung the final out to Freddie Freeman at first.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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He's got a shotgun slung across the back of his bike jersey.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Threw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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