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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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as in dropped
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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Recent Examples of thrown
Protesters have thrown rocks, set off fireworks, and followed agents to their hotels.
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Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Tibbs was thrown for a loop by both trades, and taught him a lesson about facing adversity.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The baby, who was not restrained, was thrown from Lopez’ vehicle in the crash, causing serious injury, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
After some time, King Arthur and beast robots are thrown into the mix, because Bayhem, baby!
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
One bomb was thrown, but never detonated.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the first device thrown by Balat extinguished itself after striking a barrier in a crosswalk, a few feet from police officers.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa has thrown for 120 touchdowns, 59 interceptions and a 68% completion percentage in six seasons as the Dolphins’ quarterback.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Balat and Kayumi were arrested after the devices were thrown, Tisch said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
Tibbs was thrown for a loop by both trades, and taught him a lesson about facing adversity.
—Jack Vita, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
The baby, who was not restrained, was thrown from Lopez’ vehicle in the crash, causing serious injury, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Mar. 2026
After some time, King Arthur and beast robots are thrown into the mix, because Bayhem, baby!
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
One bomb was thrown, but never detonated.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 10 Mar. 2026
According to New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the first device thrown by Balat extinguished itself after striking a barrier in a crosswalk, a few feet from police officers.
—Anna Schecter, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Tagovailoa has thrown for 120 touchdowns, 59 interceptions and a 68% completion percentage in six seasons as the Dolphins’ quarterback.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Balat and Kayumi were arrested after the devices were thrown, Tisch said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown
Verb
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But Gafford is benefiting from recent alley-oop connections with Cooper Flagg, Khris Middleton and Brandon Williams, who tossed a perfect lob over two Hawks defenders Sunday.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The front turnlock helps secure the bag, even when tossed aside to hit the dance floor.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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Check out this charming coffee table, or this leather counter stool that dropped under $350.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Piper stood on her back deck and took video of a terrifying scene that played out on the other side of frozen Union Lake as a funnel cloud formed and then dropped toward the ground Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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He's got a shotgun slung across the back of his bike jersey.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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While a more recent estimate lowered the potential losses to $25 million, the California Department of Justice responded this week — unmoved by the letter — and stated that cardrooms would have 60 days to submit compliance plans once the new regulations take effect.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The exterior of the kennel is also covered with tarps that can be raised or lowered as needed during inclement weather to provide additional protection from the elements.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In a Premier League season where set-piece goals are regularly deciding games, the Italy Under-21 international has played a huge part in the renaissance with his long throw-ins, which have been hurled up to 45 yards.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gust tore the vertical fin from the tail and hurled it into the left horizontal stabilizer, which broke off in turn.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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The husband-wife duo previously launched Under Canvas, the largest glamping company in the US.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Mar. 2026
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Less than three days after Enoch Godongwana presented the budget to lawmakers in the fuel-importing nation, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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After the machine recount, the mayor’s race remained within one-quarter of 1% of the votes cast, the Supervisor of Elections said in a news release.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
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Marco Grazzini has addressed his unexpected exit from the Virgin River cast after six seasons.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Winner Austin Bergner pitched a scoreless fifth inning.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Boys Hockey Seven different players found the scoresheet while Mason Raycroft pitched a shutout in Cushing’s 7-0 victory over Brunswick in the NEPSAC Large Championship game.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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