1
as in to toss
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
threw a life preserver to the drowning man
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2
as in to drop
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
a desperate throw, that could jump-start his presidential campaign or end it right there
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as in to don
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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Recent Examples of throw
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
The move felt like a full-circle moment for Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, who couldn’t resist throwing a little shade in Hov’s direction while hyping Nas’ ties to the project.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Combining the soft, pliable feel of a waffle towel with the plush texture of a throw blanket, this Snuggle Sac blanket puts a new spin on the genre of desk blankets and TV cover-ups.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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McCarthy looked a bit lost in Week 2, throwing two interceptions and no touchdowns, as the Atlanta Falcons' defense came down on him hard.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
The move felt like a full-circle moment for Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, who couldn’t resist throwing a little shade in Hov’s direction while hyping Nas’ ties to the project.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
This cozy throw blanket is another personal favorite and a movie night essential.
—Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Combining the soft, pliable feel of a waffle towel with the plush texture of a throw blanket, this Snuggle Sac blanket puts a new spin on the genre of desk blankets and TV cover-ups.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
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The old model for startups (raise a few rounds of venture money, then go public) or buyouts (clean up the business, then relist within a few years) has been upended by the rise of private money as an alternative to being public.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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HavocAI closed an $85 million venture funding round at the end of September so that it can be prepared to manufacture thousands of autonomous boats and incorporate its autonomous tech stack into new types of vessels at a moment’s notice, its cofounder and CEO, Paul Lwin, tells Fortune.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The question now is whether Takaichi’s election, and the LDP’s gamble on her, will revive the party’s fortunes or hasten its decline.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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The movie was getting some rapturous early reviews, so his big gamble—my big gamble, too, in a different way—seemed to be paying off.—
Susan Orlean,
New Yorker,
11 Oct. 2025
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The program gives team members the chance to experience different roles, properties, and cultures first-hand, building skills and strengthening connections across the region, and—in the process—strengthening the company’s cross-cultural bonds.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Oilers should have an excellent chance to win over three years, the timeline McDavid clearly laid out.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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