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
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Angels outfielder Mike Trout, who went on the injured list May 2 with a left knee injury, did some throwing Friday and is continuing to progress in his rehab, but Washington said the team has no date for his return.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Koss scored without a throw, Adames was awarded a sacrifice fly, and the Giants had a 6-5 lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Verb
When this happens, passengers are asked to dump their drinks out in a dedicated dumping facility or throw the whole thing away into a trash can.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2025
Angels outfielder Mike Trout, who went on the injured list May 2 with a left knee injury, did some throwing Friday and is continuing to progress in his rehab, but Washington said the team has no date for his return.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Noun
Hope’s strong, accurate throw to the plate from center field during Lake County’s late rally kept a runner from scoring.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Koss scored without a throw, Adames was awarded a sacrifice fly, and the Giants had a 6-5 lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw
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As a result, these larger portfolio mandates require management to juggle multiple properties and strategies, including joint ventures, developments and debt investments.—
Chay Lapin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Her next ventures will undoubtedly continue to inspire wholesome games with cozy art.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Dodgers Back in the lineup, Teoscar Hernández provides the offense as Dodgers beat Arizona May 21, 2025 Which is a major gamble in itself.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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But for Ben & Jerry’s, staying silent is the bigger gamble.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Something like Netflix gives the chance to reach a different kind of audience, and especially the young.—
Michael Frank,
Robb Report,
20 May 2025
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Bill Skarsgård has returned to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown, a villain that King fans agreed the actor embodied to perfection, after initially turning down the chance to continue the character.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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“Throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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