THROW DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

throw down

verb

Definition of throw down

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 Rather than throwing down the gauntlet, gather information and approach the situation with an open mind. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 The losing bidders and Springfield mayor aren’t the only ones throwing down a yellow card. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026 Thiero came back in the game in the fourth quarter and threw down another lob dunk. — Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Dëmin stole a pass, broke into the open floor and threw down a windmill. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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But Daemon gets thrown from the saddle, and Caraxes allows Sheepstealer to escape or at least to slink off into the woods to die alone.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026
By the time all was said and done, Prielipp had walked three, including one with the bases loaded, and had thrown 35 pitches.

— Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 2 Aug. 2026