THROW DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

throw down

verb

Definition of throw down next

as in to throw

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally throw down the gun, and put your hands up

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Recent Examples of throw 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. —

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 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 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 8 Mar. 2026
The Americans walked 17 times and forced Brazil to throw 221 pitches.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026