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
On the Republican side, many politicos were thrown for another loop when Attorney General Brenna Bird declined to run for the GOP nomination.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
But Peacemaker himself hopping to a different dimension has thrown a wrench into things.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
During the melee, several punches were thrown.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
After the opening kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, a flag was thrown by the officials and Eagles star lineman Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct – just six seconds into the new season – much to the bemusement of many in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
There was also a physical altercation that resulted in flags being thrown after the Eagles’ first touchdown of the season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Chaves references specific happenings, like a family member falling down the stairs and a dog being thrown into the wall.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
And then there’s a scene at a party thrown by an American artist named Claude (Harris), and Nel happens by chance to be there.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
For all the wild ideas being thrown his way — Tom Cruise?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2025
But Peacemaker himself hopping to a different dimension has thrown a wrench into things.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
During the melee, several punches were thrown.
—Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
After the opening kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, a flag was thrown by the officials and Eagles star lineman Jalen Carter was ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct – just six seconds into the new season – much to the bemusement of many in attendance at Lincoln Financial Field.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
There was also a physical altercation that resulted in flags being thrown after the Eagles’ first touchdown of the season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Chaves references specific happenings, like a family member falling down the stairs and a dog being thrown into the wall.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
And then there’s a scene at a party thrown by an American artist named Claude (Harris), and Nel happens by chance to be there.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
For all the wild ideas being thrown his way — Tom Cruise?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown
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Inside the venue, Parmigiano Reggiano-forward dishes will pop up at a range of spaces, including the Commissioner’s Club, Green Room and Coaches Club where the Jets will offer antipasto stations featuring the cheese and tossed pasta stations highlighted by Parmigiano Reggiano cheese wheels.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ever since Julia was tossed into Castle Leathers, there’s been jealousy brewing.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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That dropped to just two teens in that age group in 2024.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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And so this was a gift that dropped into my lap.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Herbert ran to his right on the Kansas City 23-yard line and slung a sidearm pass to Johnston for his second touchdown of the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lowden is already positioning himself as a Cool Dad™, with a graphic tote slung over his shoulder and a newspaper tucked under his arm.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2025
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How the reactors will work Deep Fission’s technology centers on small cylindrical reactors that can be lowered into 30-inch diameter boreholes drilled a mile into the Earth.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Sep. 2025
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Citi reiterates Nvidia as buy Citi lowered its price target to $200 per share from $210.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some would have been hurled inward, toward the sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Protesters hurled rocks at government vehicles, breaking windows and side-view mirrors, according to prosecutors.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the biggest beneficiary of the upsurge in demand has been easyJet, which launched easyJet Holidays to fill the gap left by Thomas Cook.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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TeamSmile also launched a new pilot program to deliver essential dental care for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), highlighting the urgent need for accessible treatment for these kids.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though the bill is yet to be finalized, the orbital station is cast as the linchpin of sustainable exploration to enable longer stays, partner investment and cislunar monitoring.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The stages of the eclipse include penumbral and umbral phases, which refer to the two main parts of the shadow that the moon casts.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Ullola last pitched Tuesday, though, ostensibly taking him out of contention until Sunday.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Billings pitched his plan on social media in early August.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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