THROWING BACK Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing back

verb

present participle of throw back

as in worsening

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Russia's economic situation Long queues have been seen at Russian petrol stations as the country grapples with a worsening fuel crisis.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 10 July 2026
The result is regional governments left with fewer resources to adapt to the worsening climate crisis, including efforts to combat water scarcity.

— Sarah Yerkes, Time, 10 July 2026

Definition of worsening

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Try to find a place that will block blowing or falling debris.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Snow rooms, enclosed caverns of ice and snow, sometimes incorporating gently falling flakes, are the latest at-home flex for some of the world’s wealthiest, according to the New York Times.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

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With Isak returning late from the World Cup and Hugo Ekitike injured, Danns has the ideal opportunity to put himself in Iraola’s thoughts.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Fox has announced a slate of fall premiere dates for returning favorites, breakout hits, game shows and more.

— Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 14 July 2026

Definition of returning

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After an initial flurry, Yanez expertly countered, dropping the former champion with precise right hands.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
As the pass map below shows, Oyarzabal concentrated more on linking play, frequently dropping deeper than wide attackers Lamine Yamal and Alex Baena.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of dropping

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Such plans would include reverting individual sailings or bringing the whole service back to the Cape of Good Hope route used since the start of the Red Sea crisis in late 2023.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
At least Mercedes is reverting back to screwing things together rather than gluing things in a back-to-basics manufacturing push.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026

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