1
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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2
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
Franklin Field supervisor Tony Overend said in 2005 that approximately 20,000 to 30,000 pieces of toast are thrown per game.
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Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Kaia Gerber looked straight out of the 1970s disco era at the 2017 Casamigos Halloween Party, the annual bash thrown by the model's father and Casamigos tequila co-founder, Rande Gerber.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Substance abuse was forbidden, though late in her tenure Daedone was alleged to have thrown some LSD into the mix.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
Drake and Kendrick Lamar went at it last year in a series of vicious, scathing tracks that included taunts, jabs, and some serious allegations being thrown around.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Nissan traveled on northbound I-49 at speeds over 120 mph, according to the probable cause statement, before exiting the interstate, when a box containing a silver pistol was thrown from the vehicle.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
He was thrown from the helicopter into a rainforest, became amnesiac, and was nursed back to health by some kindly locals?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Through seven games, Tagovailoa has thrown a league-high 10 interceptions, tied only with Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Jordy Fee-Platt, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Kaia Gerber looked straight out of the 1970s disco era at the 2017 Casamigos Halloween Party, the annual bash thrown by the model's father and Casamigos tequila co-founder, Rande Gerber.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
Substance abuse was forbidden, though late in her tenure Daedone was alleged to have thrown some LSD into the mix.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But with inflation replacing the earliest moments of that stage, all of a sudden the story of our ultimate origins was thrown into doubt.
—Big Think, 24 Oct. 2025
Drake and Kendrick Lamar went at it last year in a series of vicious, scathing tracks that included taunts, jabs, and some serious allegations being thrown around.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
The Nissan traveled on northbound I-49 at speeds over 120 mph, according to the probable cause statement, before exiting the interstate, when a box containing a silver pistol was thrown from the vehicle.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
He was thrown from the helicopter into a rainforest, became amnesiac, and was nursed back to health by some kindly locals?
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2025
Through seven games, Tagovailoa has thrown a league-high 10 interceptions, tied only with Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith.
—Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown
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This rich and creamy dip has a base of cream cheese and Cheddar, with bacon, green onions, and a bit of crunch from almonds tossed on top.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Loftis tossed what could have been two interceptions, both of which were dropped by Mean Green defenders.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Houston’s Kevin Durant dropped 37 points, with 16 coming at the charity stripe, but no other player on Houston’s roster scored more than 17.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The loss was an unfamiliar feeling for the Dodgers, who had only dropped one game this entire postseason entering Friday.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pebbled leather bag features canvas handles and an adjustable, detachable strap that can be slung over your shoulder.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spherical jugs of different mezcals dangle from a rope slung across the bar.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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The White House lowered its flags to half-staff in honor of Cheney Tuesday morning, per CBS News’s Jennifer Jacobs.—
Keely Bastow,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Nov. 2025
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Trump directed that flags be lowered most recently after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk in September.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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As officers attempted to make arrests, two suspects allegedly picked up a chair and hurled it at one of the officers, striking him in the back of the head.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The ball on offer is the one that Chad Patrick hurled at Ohtani in the fourth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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The software, called VenApp, was originally launched by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in 2022 as a hybrid application, integrating a messaging service with a helpline for people to report issues with utility services, such as power outages and water disruptions.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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For instance, Biden, with the other G7 leaders, launched a six-hundred-billion-dollar multilateral effort—the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment—to offer infrastructure financing to developing countries as an alternative to China’s Belt and Road Initiative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The region saw 30% to 40% fewer ballots cast than in last year’s presidential election, for example.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sam Claflin was cast in the role of Billy Dunne.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Rehmet pitched himself as the candidate for the working person — a Democrat capable of bipartisanship who will work for good paying jobs, affordable housing and public education.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … WORLD SERIES MVP – Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched all nine innings in Game 2.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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