as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Recent Examples of throwing down
Early in the second quarter, James gave the fans even more to cheer about, catching a high lob pass from Marcus Smart and throwing down a one-handed dunk to oohs and aahs.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Jaxson Hayes delivered the final body blow, throwing down an Eastbay dunk in transition after stealing the ball from Josh Giddey to put the Lakers up by 14 with just under three minutes remaining.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The panel all picked up what the show was throwing down with the rapper clues.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
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
The 22-year-old scored a career-high 21 points while shooting 8-for-12, hitting three 3-pointers and throwing down four acrobatic dunks — including a pair of transition lobs from Brown and Derrick White, and a third-quarter posterization of Marvin Bagley III.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Hachimura finished with 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting, throwing down multiple alley-oops during a third quarter the Laker won 40-31.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
On Instagram, Hogan posted a few videos throwing down tracks in the recording studio.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Jaxson Hayes delivered the final body blow, throwing down an Eastbay dunk in transition after stealing the ball from Josh Giddey to put the Lakers up by 14 with just under three minutes remaining.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
The panel all picked up what the show was throwing down with the rapper clues.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Jan. 2026
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
The 22-year-old scored a career-high 21 points while shooting 8-for-12, hitting three 3-pointers and throwing down four acrobatic dunks — including a pair of transition lobs from Brown and Derrick White, and a third-quarter posterization of Marvin Bagley III.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Hachimura finished with 23 points on 10-of-13 shooting, throwing down multiple alley-oops during a third quarter the Laker won 40-31.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
On Instagram, Hogan posted a few videos throwing down tracks in the recording studio.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing down
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Gonzales is certainly a name to watch in Charlotte’s quarterback battle, throwing for 6,682 yards, 51 touchdowns, and 22 interceptions spanning three years at Western Carolina.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Residents say the suspect started throwing mason jars full of black liquid at officers.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The final version of the bill walks back many of the more drastic changes that originally appeared in HB 2, including lowering co-pays, easing up on redetermination and allowing for hardship waivers.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Others are experimenting with moving the process into the deep sea, where natural ocean pressure can help drive reverse osmosis, lowering the need for additional energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Multiple Waymo vehicles also have appeared on social media as stopping traffic or dropping people off in the wrong locations.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures are forecast to continue dropping until sunrise, reaching 64 degrees, before climbing back up to 70 around noon.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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