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 The party was thrown by the immersive troupe Elrow, and actors dressed as psychedelic farm animals danced on stilts under 600 kilograms of confetti. — Max Marshall, Vanity Fair, 15 July 2026 The Cuban superstar couple fought back, filing a suit of their own stating unequivocally that no tunnel exists and no parties were thrown there during that time. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026 There was a June 1977 friendly in Buenos Aires where punches were thrown and players were ejected. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026 Romo would retire as the team’s all-time leading passing yardage and touchdowns thrown leader, though his passing yards record would be later broken by Dak Prescott who is also on pace break his touchdowns record next year. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026 Seven candidates have thrown their hats into the ring so far. — Philip Wang, Time, 14 July 2026 Without action, operations will cease, paychecks will stop and the start of the school year will be thrown into chaos just as families are ending their summer breaks. — Jennifer Custer, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 Returning to a full workload as a pitcher this season, Ohtani has thrown 85⅔ innings in 14 starts so far. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 8 July 2026 The woman received medical attention for the spray and injuries received from being thrown to the ground, evidence shows. — City News Service, Daily News, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown

Verb

This comes as the ex-Apprentice host on July 3 tossed some praise Clinton’s way in a book reading event with Second Lady Usha Vance on the latter’s podcast.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026
This creator tossed on an oversize button-down and chunky bauble necklace for an effortlessly cool long-weekend look.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of tossed

Verb

Noe returned to the wharf and slung the dead rat across the water.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
The leasing officer who let us in watches from the doorway with a bemused smile as Parks films the space on her phone, clacking around the hardwood floors in nude heels and a backless seafoam dress, a Coach bag slung over her shoulder.

— Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026

Definition of slung

Verb

In one late-stage clinical trial, Merck found that Lipfendra lowered LDL cholesterol levels by up to 60% after 24 weeks.

— Anne Thompson, NBC news, 16 July 2026
Over the course of about six months, the drug lowered cholesterol levels in adults with, or at risk of, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease—caused by the buildup of cholesterol plaques on artery walls—by up to 60 percent.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

Definition of lowered

Verb

Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
My dad’s stories about his grade-school experience felt like dark fables, peppered with slurs hurled at him by classmates.

— Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of hurled

Verb

Khamenei was killed along with several members of his family in an airstrike as the US and Israel launched their war with Iran on February 28.

— Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Legend shares a staggering scale with its two sister ships – Icon of the Seas launched in 2024, and Star of the Seas last year – but features a number of new and reimagined venues and activities.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of launched

Verb

The apartment vacancy rate and declining price in townhomes and condominiums have some people casting a wary eye on the health of the housing market.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Nolan recalled facing similar skepticism before The Dark Knight, particularly after the late Heath Ledger was cast as the Joker.

— Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026

Definition of cast

Verb

The former Cy Young winner entered Friday leading the league in starts, innings pitched and batters faced, but Miami’s offense struggled against Guardians All-Star left-hander Parker Messick.

— Tyler M. Carmona July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
Kevin Ginkel pitched a perfect eighth and Paul Sewald a perfect ninth for his 21st save.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026