THROWING DOWN Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing down

verb

present participle of throw down

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 Rather than throwing down the gauntlet, gather information and approach the situation with an open mind. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 2026 The losing bidders and Springfield mayor aren’t the only ones throwing down a yellow card. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026 Turns out Danhausen isn’t the only celebrity throwing down jinxes. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026 That’s a player throwing down the gauntlet to everybody else’. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 May 2026 James wasn’t done, taking a pass from Jake LaRavia and throwing down another dunk later in the second quarter that brought the crowd out of its seats. — 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

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Verb

Prosecutors said that a confrontation developed between Levi and some of the villagers who had gathered to stop the backhoe by throwing stones.

— Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Most people think that boxing matches are won by throwing the most punches, but fights are actually won by controlling the ring.

— Serhii Zakharov, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of throwing

Verb

In addition to Medicare for All, his campaign centered on lowering prescription drug costs and banning corporate PAC money.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
The town could also consider lowering the current 80-foot height allowance and requiring plans to remove equipment and hazardous materials if a facility closes.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of lowering

Verb

The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.

— Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Lawrence’s gravity makes rushing from the outside all the more devastating, doubly so if linemen are unsure who is coming or dropping.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026