throwing back

Definition of throwing backnext
present participle of throw back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing back
Verb
  • The next year, there was a nearly 10 percent rise in homelessness in the city, worsening an already difficult situation.
    Saumya Roy, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Hurricane Milton also opened Milton Pass, slicing Stump Pass Beach State Park in half and destabilizing nearby barrier islands, which could lead to worsening beach erosion.
    Jack Prator, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Shop my favorite airport looks for winter travel below, with each outfit falling at or below $100.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • According to the company, the declining profits stemmed from low drug reimbursement rates and slow retail sales.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.
    Matt Richardson, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Senior 6-9 forward Malik Dia, who scored 19 points with eight rebounds that day against the Razorbacks, is the team's sole returning starter.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The suspects appeared to grab entire racks of puffer jackets and sweatshirts before returning outside.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Scientists have hailed the benefits of exercising early in life to lower the risk of your brain degenerating later.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 29 Nov. 2025
  • In the Pacific, meteorologists are watching to see how much rain the degenerating Tropical Storm Mario could carry into the San Diego region.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
  • The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll midseason after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bears, a game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a concussion, dropping them to 2-8.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Indevin and Vinarchy will use synthetic pesticides and fertilizers in their vineyards, with the former rolling back organic practices at about 250 of its 320 acres, while the latter is reverting 200 of its 370 acres to conventional farming practices.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Could the Republican Party be reverting back to its old ways?
    Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 8 Dec. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Throwing back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20back. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!