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 Synonyms for thrown
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Steam's recommendation algorithm noticed, and tossed 2021's Fights in Tight Spaces at me.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Dec. 2024 -
Geno Smith threw for an impressive 314 yards and 3 touchdowns but also tossed 2 interceptions.—
Kilty Cleary,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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The fatalities were the first in Kyiv in more than two months, and on Sunday, the Ukrainian flag atop the 335-foot-tall Motherland Monument was lowered to half-staff as a symbol of mourning.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Although Raymond James lowered its 12-month price target on Coherent to $91 from $110, that still implies more than 33% upside from Friday’s close.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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After the racing cars sideswiped, Cobb lost control of his Audi, which hurled across the grassy median and into the westbound lanes.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zero Day took the exit ramp off Act Two and hurled into Act Three at full speed.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Moore launched the effort for a streamlined federal-to-state pipeline for job seekers last month.—
Lorraine Mirabella,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Mar. 2025
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Specialist audio brand iFi has launched its latest product in the form of the iDSD Valkyrie.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Even as Marine Corps recruiters promote enlistment as protection for families lacking legal status, directives for strict immigrant enforcement have cast away practices of deference previously afforded to military families, immigration law experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 June 2025
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The pair have been hosting the show, which is ostensibly a history of Saturday Night Live told through the duo and interviews with other cast members, since January 2022.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 June 2025
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Over the past two years, the pitcher with the best ERA in baseball and more than 150 innings pitched is not Blake Snell, Gerrit Cole or even Skubal.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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At this point in the spring, some relievers are about to get in a back-to-back and, at minimum, have pitched with just one day of rest.—
Sahadev Sharma,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The thing that was built — the side of the cliff — was beautifully made, and my stunt guy flung himself over that thing.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
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On the ensuing faceoff, Tyler Tucker flung a point shot that deflected off DeBrusk and found twine.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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