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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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 Vikings rookie cornerback Da'Veawn Armstead had a punch thrown at him by the Ravens' Keyon Martin after the two got tangled up in one-on-one drills. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 And my parents were there and then you immediately get thrown into the press conference into the scrum with Tony Khan, which is exciting. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 One victim was kicked in the back and the other was thrown to the ground, police said. — Dennis Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 Boston’s Chad Tracy, who was thrown into chaos and now has the Red Sox contending. — Chris Branch, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Purdy, in his fifth season, has enjoyed a stellar training camp and thrown just two interceptions out of some 160 pass attempts. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 City official calls removal ‘unnecessary escalation’ As the meeting continued, another attendee called Miller’s removal from the chambers disappointing and shameful to see someone who was speaking up thrown to the ground. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has already thrown its weight behind Dandiya to win the district that political analysts say favors Republicans. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026 The 18-year old who was thrown to the ground and punched in the face by an Arkansas State Police trooper during a traffic stop near Manila earlier this month has filed a lawsuit against the trooper. — Arkansas Online, 13 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown

Verb

The film was a left-wing Sunday-school lesson dressed up as…another tossed-together Cox neo-Western.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
The Yankees had just taken a 1-0 lead on a solo home run from Trent Grisham when home plate umpire Vic Carapazza tossed Boone.

— Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of tossed

Verb

In fact, areas from Sterling down to Deer Trail and Limon out to the Kansas state line have dropped down to dry or no drought at all.

— Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
A day later, however, outdoor thermometers dropped to a seemingly brisk low — and some would say delightful — 70 degrees.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dropped

Verb

Talks between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s vice premier over months eventually diffused the tensions and tariffs were lowered.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026
The bank now expects Pop Mart's group revenue to decline 8% year-over-year in 2026 and lowered its price target to HK$198.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of lowered

Verb

With less than a minute left in the first half, Sam Howell hurled a 39-yard jump ball that fell a bit short of being a contested grab in the air, but Brown fell down with the ball in his grasp with a defensive back draped over him.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026
Kirk got the win with 5 1/3 innings to beat NorCal in the unofficial state title game in the region opener on Sunday, two days before Martinez hurled a complete-game one-hitter to beat Hawaii in the region semifinal.

— Dennis Pope, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

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Verb

Phishing attempts have continued with people associated with Wiles in recent months after an incident in May 2025 when US law enforcement launched an investigation into efforts to impersonate her.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
Because growing the rice itself is not profitable, even with historic high prices for Japanese rice, the company supports the agricultural costs through side ventures including a restaurant and an ice cream brand launched this summer.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of launched

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Finally, the Amanda Committee’s Golden Clapper went to casting directirs Mette Holme Nielsen and Jannecke Bervell for their contributions to Norwegian film over more than 30 years.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Panettiere’s death has since cast a spotlight on Hickerson, while extensive public records reviewed by NBC News detail his trail of financial and legal troubles.

— Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cast

Verb

Ex-Giants lefty reliever Erik Miller, traded to the Red Sox along with minor-league outfielder Carlos Gutierez for Marcelo Mayer, pitched a scoreless inning with two strikeouts against his former team.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Imai had pitched twice in the previous 19 days, occupying a roster spot while leaving his fellow relievers overexposed.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026