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 Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber provides exceptional grip, though throws-up plenty of road noise. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where LPGA star Charley Hull throws her bikini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ring for the first time. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Today, London still throws oyster roasts throughout the fall and into early winter, including around Thanksgiving and Christmas. — Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026 Crete-Monee’s August LaBranche (2) throws a pass against Bloom during a Southland Conference game in Chicago Heights on Saturday, Oct 17, 2026. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026 That's where low-angle sunlight throws mountains and crater rims into sharp relief. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Instead of taking a walk, a batter can sprint around the bases after ball four and continue advancing until the defensive team throws the ball to every fielder. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Willis famously was perfect on those 20-plus yard throws for Green Bay last season (7 for 7). — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 The people-watching can be just as good as the art, as creative types from around the city come here to find inspiration—especially during the summer months, when the museum throws its popular experimental music parties called Warm Up. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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And while Dieffenbach has not turned the ball over across the past two weeks, Chesney said the quarterback failed to pull the trigger on throws that could have opened up the offense and allowed the running game to hit another gear. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026 That allowed the Dolphins to limit Maye’s ability to not just make off-schedule throws but really throw the ball downfield at a high clip during the first two quarters. — Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026 The Dolphins’ secondary appeared confused and unprepared for Maye’s throws, which were pinpoint accurate. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026 The freshman from nearby Orange County made several big throws and was hurt by a handful of big drops, finishing 21 for 38. — CBS News, 1 Nov. 2026 Hernandez is showing more confidence in his throws and the ability to stay in the pocket. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026 Guest rooms have a modern lodge appeal, wood and plaid throws, a simple desk for the unavoidable work check-in, and an emphasis on eco-awareness, like WinkBed mattresses and natural bath products from EO Essential Oils. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026 The redesigned decorative accessories, throws and candles are seeing double-digit growth, according to Target. — David Moin, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026 The alpine lodge features just four private timber and stone-hewn chalets, all kitted out with sheepskin carpets and possum fur-throws. — Luke Abrahams, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

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Fisher collects paint swatches, cuts them up, and tosses them into a basket so people can draw one before heading out.

— Angela Haupt, Time, 20 Oct. 2026
A student tosses a metal barrier during a protest at Strasbourg University in eastern France on Friday.

— Reuters, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of tosses

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When the rhythm section drops away, her voice hangs among flute, synthesiser, and reverberation; when the rhythm returns, the bass feels newly physical.

— Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2026
The main camera supports up to 2x digital zoom, but the quality drops significantly.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of drops

Noun

While the human might try big gambles to come back from a significant deficit, Ataraxos would work its way back into the game slowly and methodically.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
On fourth-and-6 from the Poinciana 48, Gateway Coach Marlin Roberts and gambles on the first play of the fourth quarter.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of gambles

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The top-tier All Access Membership is priced at $4,850 per year, and lowers access rates to the Salon to $895 per person, and Private Suite rates to $3,650.

— Lauren Harano, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Acetaminophen or ibuprofen lowers a fever and eases body aches.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lowers

Noun

On the other hand, those servers offer a valuable trove of personal data, ready for lucrative ventures such as AI training and search engine optimization.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 30 Oct. 2026
Last month, the Coast Guard and Customs encountered several migrant ventures, some deadly, off the Dominican Republic and in the treacherous Mona Pass, between Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of ventures

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Surveillance footage of the incident shared by Palermo Today shows a number of passengers throwing punches, before one guest flings a chair at another.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of flings

Verb

Here, cotton proteins rebuild strength from the inside out and make hair less porous, while hazelnut oil and shea butter add back the lipids that damage strips away, all without the heaviness that flattens finer strands.

— Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
The game also fleshes out unspoken implications and flattens rough edges.

— James Perkins Mastromarino, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026