as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Others have already thrown down the gauntlet, posting videos on social media of fresh weapons shipments smuggled into the country, and ceiling-high stacks of ammunition.
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Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
Palm Beach County celebs will throw down with their culinary skills for the judges and audience.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2024
Merrifield swiped second, but Diaz then struck out Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Francisco Alvarez threw down in time to get Merrifield.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024
The 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward was comfortable, draining 3-pointers and throwing down nasty dunks that drew a rise out of a crowd looking to keep cool on a 107-degree day.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2024
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Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
Palm Beach County celebs will throw down with their culinary skills for the judges and audience.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2024
Merrifield swiped second, but Diaz then struck out Nacho Alvarez Jr. and Francisco Alvarez threw down in time to get Merrifield.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2024
The 6-foot-9, 210-pound forward was comfortable, draining 3-pointers and throwing down nasty dunks that drew a rise out of a crowd looking to keep cool on a 107-degree day.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2024
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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