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
James threw down a baseline reverse dunk off Doncic’s pinpoint pass from beyond midcourt during the quarter.
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Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
The hosts shot 58 percent from the floor, threw down half a dozen dunks and received another standout performance from senior swingman Cade Tyson, who delivered 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Two years ago, Sukeban exploded onto the scene with fighters in latex, corsets and bomber jackets, throwing down with full makeup, wigs and acrylic nail art.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
James threw down a dunk in the first half that had a packed house roaring in what could be his final game in Philadelphia.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Dan Arritt, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
The hosts shot 58 percent from the floor, threw down half a dozen dunks and received another standout performance from senior swingman Cade Tyson, who delivered 24 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 22 Dec. 2025
Two years ago, Sukeban exploded onto the scene with fighters in latex, corsets and bomber jackets, throwing down with full makeup, wigs and acrylic nail art.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
James threw down a dunk in the first half that had a packed house roaring in what could be his final game in Philadelphia.
—CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw down
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But Pierre threw the ball away leading to two more free throws for Council with 21 seconds remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Jan. 2026
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Young was remarkably efficient, throwing three TD passes of 30-plus yards and going 15-for-20 for 206 yards.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Originally born in Colorado and raised in Colorado Springs, Good had just dropped her 6-year-old son off at school before being killed, according to the Associated Press.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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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,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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