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 chance
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
Kc Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The gritty wing threw a rebound off a Kings player to give the Celtics possession, picked off a Dennis Schroder pass and gathered an offensive rebound after his own missed three.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
The 41-year old Akron native shot 3 for 10 from the field, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and was 5 for 6 from the free-throw line in 27 minutes.
—Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
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Verb
Seattle’s defense picked off 3 percent of the passes thrown by opposing quarterbacks this season, the fifth-highest rate in the league.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The gritty wing threw a rebound off a Kings player to give the Celtics possession, picked off a Dennis Schroder pass and gathered an offensive rebound after his own missed three.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
With the Cougars walling off the rim, Punch showcased a different aspect of his game as knocked down multiple mid-range jumpers from around the free-throw line.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026
The 41-year old Akron native shot 3 for 10 from the field, including 0 for 3 from 3-point range, and was 5 for 6 from the free-throw line in 27 minutes.
—Oc Register, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw
Noun
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There is a chance of snow showers over parts Long Island and coastal New Jersey, but the impacts are expected to be minimal.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
30 Jan. 2026
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Senate lawmakers are making progress toward funding the Department of Homeland Security, however this does not rule out the chances of a partial government shutdown.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
30 Jan. 2026
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So far, that gamble hasn’t paid off.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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This, in turn, builds confidence in its long-term survival and moves it beyond just being a speculative gamble.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jennie headlined Coachella as a solo artist while expanding her fashion ventures.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Larry Ellison, the Jewish founder of Oracle and a major pro-Israel donor, has recently been in the headlines for his media acquisition ventures with his son.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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