Synonyms of thrown

thrown

verb

past participle of throw

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tossed
• slung
• hurled
• launched
• cast
• pitched
• flung
• fired
• pegged
• catapulted
• lobbed
• bowled
• passed
• chucked
• heaved
• dashed
• propelled
• hurtled
• pelted
• let fly
• darted
• thrust
• lofted
• hooked
• flipped
• gunned
• rolled
• precipitated
• ejected
• projected
• shot
• impelled
• rifled
• bucked

2

as in dropped

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally

the attacker threw his victim to the ground

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dropped
• lowered
• thrown down
• toppled
• depressed
• flattened
• plopped
• leveled
• struck down
• fumbled
• sunk
• floored
• knocked over
• knocked down
• submerged
• immersed
• bungled
• plunked down
• bobbled
• foozled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• raised
• lifted
• picked up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of thrown

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

Johnson has appreciated the ongoing investment of his starting quarterback and his willingness to take on as much as has been thrown at him. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Fortunately, Green’s film exists — and was not thrown into a little black hole by a bunch of accountants, never to be seen again — and can surely help cure any of the pain its backstory still inflicts on movie fans and Tunes geeks. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Hoover, a three-year starter at TCU, has thrown for 9,629 yards and 71 touchdowns with 33 interceptions. — Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

In addition to Haridopolos, Seminole Sheriff Dennis Lemma and his Volusia County counterpart, Mike Chitwood, have also thrown their support to Elijah. — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

On July 25, Patterson Park Pool was closed for the day after staff found fecal contamination in the water and multiple drain grates had been ripped off and thrown into the pool. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Once the ball was thrown to first before Nick Sogard could return, the inning appeared to be over. — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Stocks have been able to take almost all of the curveballs thrown their way without a hitch. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026