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
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.
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Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Thomas answered with a jumper before Miller hit two free throws and then threw down a two-hand dunk that gave Cincinnati a 66-65 lead with 40 seconds left.
—ABC News, 15 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
Off a steal and pass from Williams, Summers threw down a thunderous dunk and was fouled.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the final, Black & Alshon threw down the gauntlet, beating the top pair in three straight for gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
With no threat of a contest by a defender, Martin threw down a two-handed reverse dunk and sprinted back on defense without much reaction.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Thomas answered with a jumper before Miller hit two free throws and then threw down a two-hand dunk that gave Cincinnati a 66-65 lead with 40 seconds left.
—ABC News, 15 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
Off a steal and pass from Williams, Summers threw down a thunderous dunk and was fouled.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the final, Black & Alshon threw down the gauntlet, beating the top pair in three straight for gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
With no threat of a contest by a defender, Martin threw down a two-handed reverse dunk and sprinted back on defense without much reaction.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw down
Verb
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The president instead threw his weight behind the more politically conservative Hope Scheppelman in her June primary against Hurd.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2026
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According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash threw one of the three men about 40 feet and dragged the other two.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After entering the inner perimeter, Bradshaw said the man lowered the gas can and raised his shotgun before being shot by two Secret Service agents and a sheriff’s deputy.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Feb. 2026
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The amount of public funds involved could eventually be lowered, factoring in insurance compensation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In eighth grade, she got dropped on her hip at a tourney in Bennett.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Threw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20down. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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