1
as in to vomit
to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth
she must have eaten something that didn't agree with her because she threw up right after dinner
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as in to throw together
to make or assemble roughly or hastily
when the townspeople realized that the President's motorcade would be coming through on its way to the conference, they threw up a hasty "Welcome" sign
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Recent Examples of throw up
Rushing cotton through the system throws up new challenges, leaving brands and retailers more exposed.
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Wu and other leaders of the progressive ilk are determined to throw up as many roadblocks as possible.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The actress threw up a peace sign for the camera while Ramirez smiled with his arm around Alba's waist.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Sometimes football throws up these bizarre twists of fate.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
Wu and other leaders of the progressive ilk are determined to throw up as many roadblocks as possible.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
The actress threw up a peace sign for the camera while Ramirez smiled with his arm around Alba's waist.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Sometimes football throws up these bizarre twists of fate.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
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Shows were led by a sentient wad of meat, a talk-show host who vomits in front of guests, and a reality-TV star who never shows his face.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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Norovirus is the leading cause of diarrhea and vomiting outbreaks in the United States, according to the CDC.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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New phone footage leaked to TMZ appears to show Paul putting Mortensen in a choke hold and hurling metal chairs at him; a child cries.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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The year before the shooting, the terrorist organization released videos that appeared to show gay men being hurled off buildings and then stoned to death.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Throw up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20up. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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