Synonyms of threw

threw

verb

past tense of throw

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tossed
• hurled
• flung
• slung
• fired
• launched
• heaved
• pitched
• cast
• chucked
• lobbed
• pegged
• catapulted
• bowled
• dashed
• darted
• hurtled
• flipped
• pelted
• let fly
• lofted
• rolled
• gunned
• passed
• propelled
• hooked
• precipitated
• thrust
• ejected
• projected
• shot
• impelled
• rifled
• bucked

2

as in dropped

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally

the attacker threw his victim to the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dropped
• lowered
• flattened
• threw down
• depressed
• toppled
• fumbled
• plopped
• sank
• leveled
• floored
• struck down
• knocked over
• knocked down
• submerged
• immersed
• bungled
• bobbled
• plunked down
• foozled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• raised
• lifted
• picked up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of threw

When Rodríguez Diez asked to keep his 25th anniversary of being at the company low-key, Andersen threw him a surprise reception, flying in his two children from Spain. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026

The deal itself kind of threw the business narrative off for investors, for the press, for other folks. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026

Marcus Mariota started last week and threw three touchdown passes in the 33-31 win over defending champion Seattle. — ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Speaking at the Zurich Film Festival, the 28 Years Later director threw his weight behind his boy for James Bond. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Daniels, who threw three incompletions including an interception on Sunday, will be getting those snaps, as Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles said Monday. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

Right-hander Joe Jiménez, who hasn't pitched since 2024 due to three operations on his left knee, also threw batting practice. — CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

After Phillies starter Jesús Luzardo threw a nine-pitch, 1-2-3 first inning, Dubón started a rally by leading off the second inning with a double into the corner in left field. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Chambliss threw for 363 yards in the game, while Leavitt threw for 158 yards and picked up another 63 yards on the ground. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026