1
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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2
as in drops
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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as in ventures
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
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been a reliable appliance to transform her weekly cleaning, as the self-standing stick vacuum has a tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments that can handle anything her pup throws its way.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa completed 27 of 36 throws for 256 yards with three touchdowns and Jaylen Waddle gained 110 receiving yards on six catches and scored a touchdown.
—Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
At its heart, The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about legacy, family and choosing to live a meaningful life despite the hardships the world throws at you.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
In other words, Steve is a lot to play, and the Oscar-winner throws himself into every forlorn expression, every kindly mentoring session, every manic bit of rushing to and fro as chaos reigns around him, every stumbling step toward self-medicating into oblivion.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Hunter Watson #10 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats throws a pass in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Mahomes set the tone for Worthy with their deep 37-yard connection early, but the two vintage Mahomes throws came later — a fade in the second quarter to Travis Kelce and his fourth and final touchdown to Hollywood Brown in the fourth quarter.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Every summer, the art nonprofit BOFFO throws its annual Performance Festival on Fire Island.
—Matt Grubb, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
He's made some wonderful throws.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Lawrence is 1 of 10 on throws beyond 20 yards this season.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His return went awry with a bevy of high throws and multiple drops by his targets (22-of-38).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
In addition to the five sacks, the defensive front had five QB pressures, forcing him into errant throws.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
The Chargers need to ensure that Justin Herbert has the protection needed to make the kind of impressive throws that he is known for.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Tagovailoa’s comfort in the pocket, his ability to make throws from his launch spot instead of being forced to scramble around the pocket, is likely at the root of this position battle.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more cozy throws that will keep you warm this fall and winter.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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This season has already felt like a breakout Year 2 for Maye with a few jaw-dropping throws already on his resume, but this one might have been his best of the season.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025
The Bissell PowerClean FurFinder has been a reliable appliance to transform her weekly cleaning, as the self-standing stick vacuum has a tangle-free illuminated head, three suction levels, and multiple attachments that can handle anything her pup throws its way.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa completed 27 of 36 throws for 256 yards with three touchdowns and Jaylen Waddle gained 110 receiving yards on six catches and scored a touchdown.
—Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
At its heart, The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake is about legacy, family and choosing to live a meaningful life despite the hardships the world throws at you.
—Rachel Linden, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
In other words, Steve is a lot to play, and the Oscar-winner throws himself into every forlorn expression, every kindly mentoring session, every manic bit of rushing to and fro as chaos reigns around him, every stumbling step toward self-medicating into oblivion.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Hunter Watson #10 of the Sam Houston State Bearkats throws a pass in the second quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Mahomes set the tone for Worthy with their deep 37-yard connection early, but the two vintage Mahomes throws came later — a fade in the second quarter to Travis Kelce and his fourth and final touchdown to Hollywood Brown in the fourth quarter.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Every summer, the art nonprofit BOFFO throws its annual Performance Festival on Fire Island.
—Matt Grubb, Them., 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
In the end, Hoover outplayed Salter and made just enough throws to help TCU avoid an upset loss.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Oct. 2025
He's made some wonderful throws.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Lawrence is 1 of 10 on throws beyond 20 yards this season.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
His return went awry with a bevy of high throws and multiple drops by his targets (22-of-38).
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
In addition to the five sacks, the defensive front had five QB pressures, forcing him into errant throws.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
The Chargers need to ensure that Justin Herbert has the protection needed to make the kind of impressive throws that he is known for.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Tagovailoa’s comfort in the pocket, his ability to make throws from his launch spot instead of being forced to scramble around the pocket, is likely at the root of this position battle.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Then keep scrolling to shop more cozy throws that will keep you warm this fall and winter.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws
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The second of those four TD tosses was the 250th of Mahomes’ career, and no quarterback in NFL history had reached that milestone in fewer games.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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Nashville gets 'Showgirl' mural It's become a Nashville tradition for Taylor Swift album drops.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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There are a few different movies jockeying for screen time in Steve, the British handwringer that drops on Netflix today, and yet one of them clearly has the best chance of winning its survival-of-the-fittest competition.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The closure of his online marketplace, Empower Global, and the divestment from key ventures have further compounded the financial downturn.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, hardening facilities is expensive—and the money could be used for more lucrative ventures.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly targeted Schiff and routinely hurls insults at the lawmaker, who was a central figure in his first impeachment.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
16 Sep. 2025
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From that 2020 article, Ghaywan has built out a narrative that hurls us, with both urgency and restraint, into the fault lines of India.—
Anupama Chopra,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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Democrats remain ready to find a bipartisan path forward to reopen the government in a way that lowers costs and addresses the Republican healthcare crisis.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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Plus, eating nutritious foods lowers the risk of diseases that further weaken the immune system, such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Superman proved to fire off the new DC under chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran, while the original gambles that Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy have made at the larger Warner Bros Motion Picture Group with Sinners and F1, as well as new IP A Minecraft Movie, have been smashing successes.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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As awards season progresses, the success or failure of these strategic gambles will likely influence how future romantic dramas approach their campaigns, potentially reshaping decades of precedent in favor of more aggressive positioning strategies.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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There also were nights at the Playboy mansion and flings with men while high.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Mastery flattens when progress never feels enough.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This two-way exchange not only bridges generational divides but also flattens traditional hierarchies.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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