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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
India then threw to first and got Hoskins in time.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
O’Leary, who also threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, is feeling locked in on the mound and certainly at the plate.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
As the Giants’ Landen Roupp threw a pitch to the Mets’ Jorge Polanco — who fouled the ball off his foot — the camera kept cutting back to the mom.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
His last day on the job was the day before the arrest that threw his life into chaos.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The administration threw its weight behind the Union of Pinnacle Tenants by trying to halt the sale and direct it toward a different buyer.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in at least two Union County towns.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Pirates rookie starter Bubba Chandler (0-1) threw 83 pitches over 4 1/3 innings.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026
O’Leary, who also threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, is feeling locked in on the mound and certainly at the plate.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
As the Giants’ Landen Roupp threw a pitch to the Mets’ Jorge Polanco — who fouled the ball off his foot — the camera kept cutting back to the mom.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
His last day on the job was the day before the arrest that threw his life into chaos.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The administration threw its weight behind the Union of Pinnacle Tenants by trying to halt the sale and direct it toward a different buyer.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 6 Apr. 2026
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in at least two Union County towns.
—Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Pirates rookie starter Bubba Chandler (0-1) threw 83 pitches over 4 1/3 innings.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw
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The judge tossed conspiracy, attempted murder and risking a catastrophe counts.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The management also tossed pictures of his kids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ilya Mikheyev had two goals for last-place Chicago, which dropped to 3-9-3 in its past 15 games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy’s roller coaster round included three bogeys, four birdies and a double-bogey for a 73, which dropped him to 11 under for the tournament.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The moment was scripted — a wrestler hurled the trayful of cups — but the aftermath wasn’t, Costa says.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Duprey was speeding down the sidewalk, about to crash into a group of officers, when Duran, in an attempt to stop Duprey, lifted the cooler loaded with ice and drinks and, using both hands, hurled it at the suspect.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While Washington’s policies drive prices up, our state has lowered costs where the state has jurisdiction — by repealing the grocery tax and capping child care expenses.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Such a holistic view of the moon can reveal more about its history, especially how space rocks that have slammed into the moon to create craters have exposed the interior and flung lunar rocks across its surface.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Threw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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