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 Off a steal and pass from Williams, Summers threw down a thunderous dunk and was fouled. —

Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026 In the final, Black & Alshon threw down the gauntlet, beating the top pair in three straight for gold. —

Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 The panel all picked up what the show was throwing down with the rapper clues. —

Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026 The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory. —

Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw down

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Verb

However, one false move threw her time off enough to keep Johnson in the lead.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 8 Feb. 2026
The council was established in April 2024, nearly three years after President Jovenel Moïse was killed at his residence, throwing Haiti into widespread upheaval.

— EVENS SANON, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026