THROWN Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown

verb

past participle of throw

as in tossed

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm threw a life preserver to the drowning man

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to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally the attacker threw his victim to the ground

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Recent Examples of thrown Each buoy is attached to a rope and can be thrown to someone in the water while another person calls 911. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Schmidt, 30, has now thrown five live bullpen sessions amid his rehab from last summer’s Tommy John surgery. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2026 Every accusation that has been thrown my way has been found unsubstantiated by the court system as well as mine and my ex-wife's court appointed mediator (who is a psychologist and mandatory reporter). — Rachel Scott, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Moreno did not explicitly accuse Miller of breaking their daughter’s collarbone, according to Mother Jones, but told detectives Miller had previously thrown hot water at her and held a gun to her head. — Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 These are the books Traveler editors have thrown into our carry-ons and brought out on our overnight flights all season long to pass the time and become a little wiser on the way. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 The former Washington Commanders starter is competing for the backup job behind Dak Prescott in what head coach Brian Schottenheimer declared an open competition, though Howell has thrown just 14 passes over the past two seasons. — Nick Harris. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Aug. 2026 Remember when Caitlin Clark was thrown to the ground like a rag-doll last month and there was no foul called? — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 But the Red Bull car has thrown him off the road three times (Australia, Austria and Silverstone). — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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Merzel tossed him and Sale said something to crew chief Dan Bellino as the two talked near the dugout rail.

— Larry Fleisher, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Jack Weisenburger, just called up from Triple-A Syracuse, tossed two scoreless innings in his major league debut to finish it.

— CBS News, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of tossed

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The Justice Department returned the phone in May, hinting that the investigation would be dropped, the Associated Press reported.

— Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Two people were arrested, but charges were dropped pending the outcome of the internal review after complaints about the use of force.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

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Collins brought the glamour in a black tank top with thick straps, paired with flowy pants emblazoned with a green leaf pattern and a bright green scarf slung over her shoulder.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
In recent days, the quarterbacks slung completions all over the field and close to a dozen touchdown passes.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of slung

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May’s jobs total was cut by 66,000 to 129,000 total jobs added, while June’s total was lowered by 37,000 to a total gain of 57,000.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Yesterday, the pizza chain reported weak results, lowered its full-year guide for profitability and same-store sales, and suspended its quarterly dividend.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of lowered

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Inside a packed event space at The Combine in Kansas City, amendment opponents immediately claimed victory and hurled chants after results came in Tuesday evening.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The fashion genius who hurled anti-semitic slurs at strangers in 2011 will be honored at the next Met Gala.

— Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurled

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Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department detectives have launched an investigation after a man was found dead in Santa Clarita on Sunday morning.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Before Rick Jackson launched his surprise bid for the highest political office in Georgia earlier this year, some people in Alabama already knew his name.

— Riley Bunch, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of launched

Verb

The Republicans also tried to push forward a slimmer voting bill that would require people to show IDs before casting ballots for federal elections.

— Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
As Heated Rivalry hits the ice for another season with some new teammates, there’s bound to be some opinions about the casting choices for the book series’ beloved characters.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026