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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
During the incident, a police officer was hit with a metal trash can thrown by someone in the crowd, and another was tackled by a suspect who wrapped his arms around the officer’s neck, according to a police department statement.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Owner Dawn Welch has run it for decades, surviving a fire, a new interstate that bypassed the town, and everything else the highway has thrown at it.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Adam Carolla Adam Carolla has thrown his full support behind Pratt, repeatedly praising the former reality star and slamming his opponents.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
By the end of the second inning, Wheeler had thrown 12 pitches.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
The government has thrown a lot of money at bolstering security for the Jewish population.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Pratt is expected to face off in a mayoral debate Wednesday night versus Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman at the Skirball Cultural Center (hopefully, without tomatoes being thrown).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Over the last four years, Laurinaitis has been thrown into the fire, balancing getting his top players to play at their best while bringing the young players along in their development.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Owner Dawn Welch has run it for decades, surviving a fire, a new interstate that bypassed the town, and everything else the highway has thrown at it.
—Heide Brandes, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 May 2026
Adam Carolla Adam Carolla has thrown his full support behind Pratt, repeatedly praising the former reality star and slamming his opponents.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026
By the end of the second inning, Wheeler had thrown 12 pitches.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 13 May 2026
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
The government has thrown a lot of money at bolstering security for the Jewish population.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Pratt is expected to face off in a mayoral debate Wednesday night versus Bass and city councilmember Nithya Raman at the Skirball Cultural Center (hopefully, without tomatoes being thrown).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Over the last four years, Laurinaitis has been thrown into the fire, balancing getting his top players to play at their best while bringing the young players along in their development.
—Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown
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Carmella and Omar made it onto the ballot, but only because of extraordinary effort and after hundreds of signatures were tossed.—
Adam Davis,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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Most boxes focus on generic stuff that will either get ripped to shreds or tossed to the side.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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He was dropped for the trip to Le Havre, but has returned to the squad for Sunday’s pivotal final game at home to Rennes.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Those runs proved useful when Benge dropped a fly ball in the top of the seventh, allowing a run to score for the Yankees, who loaded the bases with no outs, forcing the Mets to go to the bullpen.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2026
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Three gaffers rush by with heavy coils of electric cord slung over their shoulders.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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There have also been 1,888 golf balls slung into the water down those three holes specifically over that span.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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When asked about reports that the bus had stopped on the railway tracks and that the barriers, used to keep motorists away from the tracks when the trains are passing, may not have lowered properly, Siripong said the matter still needs to be investigated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
16 May 2026
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During another act of vandalism, the suspects hurled an egg at a home, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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In 1773, Bostonians disguised as Mohawks hurled hundreds of chests of British tea into the ocean.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Last week, a group of Spirit’s former employees and fans launched an online campaign to buy the airline.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Torres launched a shot in nearly the identical spot as Copeland for a two-run homer and Hagerty was on its way to Fort Myers.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Balfe and Heughan weren't the only Outlander cast members ready to bid adieu to the long-running drama.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Scammers cast a wide net and hope someone takes the bait.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Joey Cantillo pitched six scoreless innings, rookie Travis Bazzana capped a five-run third inning with a two-run double and the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Angels 7-2 on Monday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Miller has already pitched on three consecutive days and twice worked more than an inning.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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