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 But many stars didn't mind throwing down to celebrate with the Peacock Theater guests. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 Anderson, a senior, was initially motionless and face down after his head appeared to hit Raridon around the thigh following a 25-yard throw down the right hash marks. Lauren Merola, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 With Boise State leading 7-3 and having just forced a 4th-and-long deep in South Florida territory, Banks threw down USF quarterback Byrum Brown, resulting in an unnecessary roughness penalty and a new set of downs that eventually led to a Bulls touchdown. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025 The real test is whether Modi can stop someone from banging the table, throwing down their fork, and storming out. Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throw down
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  • Lawrence threw a long pass that went off the hands of Jaguars receiver Tim Patrick, then deflected off Chiefs defensive back Trent McDuffie.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Pinned inside their own 20-yard line, Lawrence threw a short pass intended for receiver Parker Washington.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • The best way to protect yourself during an earthquake is to drop, cover and hold on, officials say.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Riddle claimed their relationship was consensual, and the lawsuit was eventually dropped.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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