THROWS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

throws 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of throw

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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throws

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noun

plural of throw

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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sure things

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Recent Examples of throws

Verb

The state’s order throws into question how these contracts will now be executed. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026 Mensah looked as good as the numbers suggested, too, ripping NFL-level throws and distributing the ball to his myriad playmakers, namely wide receiver Malachi Toney. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 Dampier, who was hampered by injuries last season, looked nimble and was accurate (13 for 18) except for some long-distance throws. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Which actually happened, thanks to two beam-of-light throws from Benge for the final two outs of the first inning. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 And when the game kicks off, the pressure seems to be getting to Chad, who immediately throws an interception. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Rosen is 35 of 59 for 491 yards and throws four fourth-quarter touchdowns. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Joe accuses Nathan of being insecure; Nathan throws the accusation back. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026 The soft gray-white rattan complements the tailored beige high-density comfort cushions and creates an airy backdrop for your ever-evolving collection of seasonal all-weather pillows and throws. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

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On throws of 10 or more air yards, Bailey completed just 2 of 9 attempts for 35 yards. — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026 Philo completed his first seven throws, including two touchdowns, as Florida built a 17-0 lead in the first quarter. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026 At times, Stanford quarterback Davis Warren was able to find holes in UM’s defense for first-down throws. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Sep. 2026 The play-calling gave Simmons easy throws that showed how well his timing is with his receivers. — Pj Green september 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 To maximize space and effortlessly declutter, the top swivels open to reveal a roomy 35-inch compartment perfect for stashing throws, books, and games. — Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2026 Aledo looked strong in a scrimmage at Tim Buchanan Stadium, with Lewisville transfer quarterback Tre Williams completing 14 of 21 passes for 180 yards and two touchdown throws. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 His ability to scramble, keep his eyes downfield and make accurate throws helped Burbank finish 9-3 last season. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026 The early throws by Benge and Ewing made the Mets the only major league team since at least 1920 with three outfield assists at the plate in the first two innings of a game, according to SNY. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws

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Philip Marlowe as Chandler’s private eye is a smooth talking, whiskey-drinking character who tosses suggestive suggestions and 38 revolvers around with equal aplomb.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
The grandfather is seen running around a few trees, but the bison soon catches up and tosses the helpless visitor eight feet in the air.

— Suzanne Yeo, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of tosses

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Northern Illinois drops after not recording a first down at Iowa until late in the third quarter against the Hawkeyes' third-string defense.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Highlights and experiences It is always a special event stepping out of Venice’s airport onto a pontoon and a polished mahogany water taxi that drops you off canalside near your hotel, after a purr through the Grand Canal.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

Congress has a role to play, too, by balancing the censuring of officials whose risks don’t pay off with awards for those who take heroic gambles for the right reasons.

— Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
But getting to this point required one of the Civil War’s most famous naval gambles.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of gambles

Verb

Former Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins hurls a deep ball toward Jefferson in double coverage, and McCardell stops the play.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The mathematical problem concerns the Navier-Stokes equations, which govern the flow of fluids—from the whirlpool circling your bathtub’s drain to the turbulent winds El Niño hurls across the North American continent.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of hurls

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The letter points to specific statements from Larry Ellison, and Oracle executives, describing their surveillance and artificial-intelligence technological ventures and their positive relationship with Israel.

— Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026
Other robotaxi providers, like WeRide and Baidu, are also pushing abroad with new ventures in Southeast Asia and Europe.

— Anjali Tsui, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of ventures

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Its highly specialized strategy likely evolved to take advantage of the ant’s natural aggression and then overcome its defenses; the slingshot mechanism flings the ant from the foraging trail, reducing the risk that the spider will be swarmed by other workers, the researchers hypothesized.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
That pressure flings some of the hot gas outward in the form of a wind.

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026

Definition of flings

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Apart from the opening show at Cardiff, the edit from George Cragg and Martina Zamolo largely flattens the footage out into homogeneous numbers that capture both the artists’ performance and the audience’s reaction.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
On the question of whether snapping a selfie flattens the experience, Loyer has never thought so.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026