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 Some stores have different policies and don’t always throw down the welcome mat for your pup. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Got the run game going a little bit, hit some throws down the field. — Mike Kaye july 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 New receiver Mike Evans made one of the plays of the day when Brock Purdy connected on a deep throw down the left sideline, layering the pass over top cornerback Deommodore Lenoir. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026 Rather than throwing down the gauntlet, gather information and approach the situation with an open mind. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Verb

Back on the job the morning after the alert was lifted, Isidro threw a rope over an avocado tree about 20 feet (6 meters) high and climbed up.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
The quarterback who has thrown Allen the most passes during camp practices — Patrick Mahomes — spent his time Saturday standing on the sideline.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

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Finding the balance between preserving clubhouse culture and throwing future pieces into the fire remains complicated, even as the team dropped to 60-65 following Saturday’s 5-4 walk-off loss to the New York Mets.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Lichens are normally found on older shaded leaves that drop from the trees during spring.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026