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as in tosses
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 drops
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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as in gambles
a risky undertaking
a desperate throw, that could jump-start his presidential campaign or end it right there
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Recent Examples of throws
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When tragedy throws them back together, the women are forced to confront tensions that had simmered.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Soften Things Up Layer textiles, such as pillows and throws, to soften things up and give outdoor seating a fresh, new, and comfy look, both designers recommend.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Dual-sports athlete throws the shot put on the Mavericks track and field team.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
When a mysterious encounter throws Tomás off course, Liam must navigate fear, uncertainty, and the harsh landscape to complete their work and bring his father safely home.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One of his last throws resulted in a touchdown off a trick play.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Quinn Ewers remained sharp, making quick decisions on aggressive throws.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
There have been a lot of throws close to the line of scrimmage.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
If Sutton was bracketed, Nix often didn’t have a consistent deep threat last year, and finished 17th in the NFL in completion percentage of throws 20-plus yards downfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The Bears are also emphasizing ball placement with all of their quarterbacks, striving for pinpoint precision on throws as often as possible.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The next step will be to execute his harder throws with a more precise location.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Verb
Crossing several time zones throws that internal clock out of sync, so your gut’s timing no longer matches your destination.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When tragedy throws them back together, the women are forced to confront tensions that had simmered.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Soften Things Up Layer textiles, such as pillows and throws, to soften things up and give outdoor seating a fresh, new, and comfy look, both designers recommend.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Dual-sports athlete throws the shot put on the Mavericks track and field team.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
When a mysterious encounter throws Tomás off course, Liam must navigate fear, uncertainty, and the harsh landscape to complete their work and bring his father safely home.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Noun
García left the Phillies' 7-4 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night in the seventh inning after making consecutive throws to home plate on sacrifice flies.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One of his last throws resulted in a touchdown off a trick play.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Quinn Ewers remained sharp, making quick decisions on aggressive throws.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
There have been a lot of throws close to the line of scrimmage.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
If Sutton was bracketed, Nix often didn’t have a consistent deep threat last year, and finished 17th in the NFL in completion percentage of throws 20-plus yards downfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The Bears are also emphasizing ball placement with all of their quarterbacks, striving for pinpoint precision on throws as often as possible.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The next step will be to execute his harder throws with a more precise location.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws
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At The Happy Crane, Parry gives the char siu treatment to rich Iberico pork jowl, steams and grinds his own rice for the crab rice roll, and tosses Monterey abalone and Jimmy Nardello peppers into a smoking wok with XO sauce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The Royals suffered another crushing defeat and are now 16-15 in 2026 when their pitcher tosses a quality start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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The gas in your stomach expands as the pressure drops, leaving you bloated.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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The cost of trying a new idea drops to almost nothing in the same move.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The alien invasion adventure opens on June 12 and, with its $115 million budget, represents one of summer’s biggest gambles — a twisty conspiracy thriller that doesn’t come wrapped in familiar IP.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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For the first four games, the extensive gambles taken by the front office — not just this season but for years — seemed to be paying off in a surprising 3-1 road trip.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The team’s most prominent celebrity fan, filmmaker Spike Lee, hurls trash talk from his courtside seat.—
Albert Samaha,
Washington Post,
3 June 2026
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Theron, meanwhile, hurls herself into the sinewy action sequences that have increasingly been her home turf over the past two decades, flinging herself down hills and into rivers and navigating some precarious rock-climbing terrain.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Start meetings with a simple agenda and a quick check on priorities, since smooth structure lowers stress and invites real teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The two-story family room features a sunken conversation area that lowers occupants to garden level, enhancing the sense of connection to the landscape and instilling a sense of intimacy within the open plan.—
Fred Albert,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Dodds had plans to continue his creative ventures, right up to his sudden death this week, King said.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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But shares of Tesla have also been buoyed by moonshot ventures like self-driving taxis and humanoid robotics.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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That pressure flings some of the hot gas outward in the form of a wind.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Knowing that there's no escape, Laurie makes her way to the roof of her home, ties a rope around her neck, and flings herself off the ledge, dying instantly.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The current model flattens that context into colored cells on a dashboard.—
Yonesy Nunez,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Franck may have good reasons to be terrorizing Nora’s family, but explaining them away only flattens his character as the titular party plays out like your average hostage scenario, with a few negligible tweaks and flourishes.—
Beatrice Loayza,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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“Throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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