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
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
None of the 21 relievers who’ve thrown more than 57 innings are in Houston’s bullpen, either.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
Naturally, Maye looked for his reliable tight end on his next throw.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
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Verb
The Trumbull players expressed pride in the way Fairfield has played, its pitchers throwing strikes, its hitters being selective and swinging for hard contact, rather than long fly balls, and playing nearly flawless defense.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 21 Aug. 2025
None of the 21 relievers who’ve thrown more than 57 innings are in Houston’s bullpen, either.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Noun
The facility resides inside the Truman Sports Complex, a stone’s throw from GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2025
Naturally, Maye looked for his reliable tight end on his next throw.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
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In 2005, the brand signed a joint venture with Net-a-porter to expand into the U.S. market.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
1 Sep. 2025
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When Ibrahim linked to his Bitcoin wallet at the suggestion of those who wanted to donate cryptocurrency to keep Tallow afloat, detractors further accused him of begging for a handout to prop up a failing and foolish venture.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Aug. 2025
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Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many have found that the gamble doesn’t pay off and have reverted back to some human-to-human interaction.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Sanders faced heavy pressure throughout the game, limiting his chances to showcase his abilities, while Dillon Gabriel appeared to have had a clearer path to make plays.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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There will still be the chance to display betting firms on the sleeves of kits, advertising boards and on training wear, but it is forecast that the value of some sponsorship deals could be halved in the next 12 months.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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