as in threw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Recent Examples of threw down
As the clock ticked toward zero on Sunday, rookie forward Adou Thiero threw down a one-handed dunk for a three-point play and guard Kobe Bufkin converted a layup off a nifty assist from guard Bronny James, who then produced the arena’ loudest roar of the night with a step-back 3-pointer.
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Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Johan Munch threw down a dunk to give Oregon State a 78-75 lead before Adrian McIntyre hit a straight-away 3 pointer just before the buzzer that forced overtime.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Melton scored a season-high 28 points and threw down a shocking poster dunk in the second half, while Moses Moody continued to shoot well and scored 24.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
In the title race, Manchester City threw down the gauntlet to leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 home win over Newcastle United, temporarily moving to within two points of the summit.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Saturday afternoon, a fan in search of an autograph threw down their wallet from the bleachers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Illini kept pouring it on until the final minute, when Illinois’ big man Tomislav Ivisic threw down an alley-oop to push Illinois into triple digits.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The Illinois Wesleyan recruit threw down a massive dunk to send the home crowd into a frenzy and cap the win.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
Johan Munch threw down a dunk to give Oregon State a 78-75 lead before Adrian McIntyre hit a straight-away 3 pointer just before the buzzer that forced overtime.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Melton scored a season-high 28 points and threw down a shocking poster dunk in the second half, while Moses Moody continued to shoot well and scored 24.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
In the title race, Manchester City threw down the gauntlet to leaders Arsenal with a 2-1 home win over Newcastle United, temporarily moving to within two points of the summit.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Saturday afternoon, a fan in search of an autograph threw down their wallet from the bleachers.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
The Illini kept pouring it on until the final minute, when Illinois’ big man Tomislav Ivisic threw down an alley-oop to push Illinois into triple digits.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The Illinois Wesleyan recruit threw down a massive dunk to send the home crowd into a frenzy and cap the win.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw down
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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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
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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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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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“Threw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20down. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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