throwing down

present participle of throw down

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of throwing down On Instagram, Hogan posted a few videos throwing down tracks in the recording studio. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2025 But many stars didn't mind throwing down to celebrate with the Peacock Theater guests. Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 When throwing down the sawdust is required, the Buffs have been left bloodied. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025 John Kosko of Pro Football Focus named one issue for every quarterback in the NFL going into 2025, and for Love, Kosko identified his inaccuracy throwing down the field — specifically 10-plus yards — as his biggest problem. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025 The real test is whether Modi can stop someone from banging the table, throwing down their fork, and storming out. Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025 Parker brought a unique blend to the court, throwing down dunks and slinging 3-pointers with a versatility that was well-matched for the league’s shift toward the perimeter. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing down
Verb
  • Dak Prescott was terrific all day, throwing for 237 yards and four touchdowns.
    Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Their pitching plan this postseason, and particularly in this National League Division Series, seems designed to avoid throwing their most notable relievers.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Measure your blood pressure before taking medication for lowering blood pressure.
    Angela Ryan Lee, Health, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Common generic drugs include cholesterol-lowering drug Lipitor (atorvastatin) and antiseizure drug Neurontin (gabapentin).
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Federal officials started only 14 lawsuits over the period, dropping below the lows during the Biden administration, the story stated.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Heat advisories may expand north by midweek, and overnight lows will remain unusually warm, barely dropping below the 70s.
    Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Throwing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20down. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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