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
When throwing down the sawdust is required, the Buffs have been left bloodied.
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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
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
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More Getty Images Purdy certainly did not play his best football last year, throwing for 3,864 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The messages contained information only someone close to Lauryn would have known, throwing twist into the mystery.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The preliminary numbers in 2024 show that statewide education efforts in Missouri appear to have been especially successful in lowering the number of teens dying from fentanyl.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Hegseth has accused the military of lowering standards in the past and vowed to raise fighting standards.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
6 Sep. 2025
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Several colors and prints are 30 percent off, dropping this pick to under $100.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Throwing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20down. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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