1
as in tossing
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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as in lowering
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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Recent Examples of throwing
While the rally at a central square in Belgrade passed peacefully, groups of young assailants later clashed with riot police, throwing flares, rocks and bottles at police cordons.
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Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Both the Sinkers Lounge mini golf spot and the Blade & Timber axe-throwing business — owned by Swell Spark — are accused of being late on rent payments by Kansas City Live Block 124 Retail LLC, tied to the Power & Light District and The Cordish Companies.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Often, Aleksi would put forth an outrageous idea—that there was no such thing as consciousness, that the many-worlds interpretation was surely true, thereby throwing into question any notion of a self—and Mete and Defne would come together in opposition.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner did his best basketball impression, throwing the baseball between his legs to make a sensational play on a bunt.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Containing Clark Clark is one of the most gifted offensive talents in the league, capable of making 3-pointers from the logo and throwing pinpoint passes to shooters in the corner.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
And people were like throwing s—, people were hopping the fence, yeah.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Ha-Seong Kim lined a two-strike fastball off Chapman’s leg that Chapman eventually found along the first-base line before throwing to first for the final out.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 May 2026
Jovana Gec, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
Both the Sinkers Lounge mini golf spot and the Blade & Timber axe-throwing business — owned by Swell Spark — are accused of being late on rent payments by Kansas City Live Block 124 Retail LLC, tied to the Power & Light District and The Cordish Companies.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026
Often, Aleksi would put forth an outrageous idea—that there was no such thing as consciousness, that the many-worlds interpretation was surely true, thereby throwing into question any notion of a self—and Mete and Defne would come together in opposition.
—Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 24 May 2026
Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner did his best basketball impression, throwing the baseball between his legs to make a sensational play on a bunt.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Containing Clark Clark is one of the most gifted offensive talents in the league, capable of making 3-pointers from the logo and throwing pinpoint passes to shooters in the corner.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 23 May 2026
And people were like throwing s—, people were hopping the fence, yeah.
—Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Ha-Seong Kim lined a two-strike fastball off Chapman’s leg that Chapman eventually found along the first-base line before throwing to first for the final out.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing
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The video appears to show a person standing with a snow shovel outside the house, near the street, then retreating toward the house and tossing the shovel into the yard.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Toast 1 cup raw walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes.—
Kamal Mouzawak,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 May 2026
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As a musician, Holloway’s voice is inseparable from his identity and livelihood, and going on testosterone — which causes the vocal folds to thicken and lengthen, lowering pitch, while also enlarging the larynx — terrified him.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Eco mode works by lowering the water temperature and using less water overall during the cycle.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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About eight teens could be seen throwing punches and hurling restaurant furniture at one another as innocent bystanders huddled for safety in a corner of the establishment.—
Louis Casiano , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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His career, his real identity, and his mission are pitted against his heart, hurling them both into a deadly game of international intrigue and espionage.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As vehicles drive by on a nearby road, he can be seen dropping to the ground.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Another video showed Chonkers reemerging from the water, flinging himself onto a dock full of smaller sea lions who, save for one apparently brave animal, fled at the sight and reverberations of their massive neighbor.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sam instead proposes that the performer dance to it without music, a prompt that is followed by Anne Hathaway flinging herself across the room, dragging her body across the floor in a hypnotic spectacle that seems to convey struggle, possession, and loss of control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Cage plays 1930s private investigator Ben Reilly who is also a web-slinging superhero.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Shows end and fame fades, but the beef stands will stay slinging.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Mearns defended firing Swierc in a statement sent Tuesday to campus leaders that a Ball State spokesperson shared with the Associated Press.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Police said a 33-year-old man was driving when an individual in a golden-colored car began firing shots at him.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Throwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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