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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Brett Kates threw for 213 yards and a touchdown for Richland last week with Benjamin Sanders catching six throws for 114 yards. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026 The Lee’s Summit High product kept the team on track with some impressive throws, passing for 187 yards and a touchdown with 16 completions in 22 attempts. — Pj Green september 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026 The vibe is all about rich textiles when creating a witch-worthy home, so think cozy throws, lush rugs and velvet curtains when shopping for pieces that add texture to your space. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 This week’s opponent, FCS program South Dakota, features a quarterback completing nearly 70% of his throws, Austyn Modrzewski, for 727 yards and 11 touchdowns through three games. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 Sep. 2026 Cousins’ two interceptions came on throws of 13 and 20 air yards, and his 0 passer rating on attempts over 10 yards was the league’s worst in Week 1. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Cornerbacks Rodrick Pleasant and Scooter Jackson appeared to get beat on multiple routes downfield, but they were bailed out by poor throws or receivers dropping passes. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 14 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

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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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Kick off October Prime Day a few weeks early with these deals already on sale, and don’t forget to keep an eye on the Prime Day hub, which drops new deals every day.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026
As the leaves start to don their sienna coats and the mercury drops into the comfortable-sweater- weather range, autumn's many joys come to the fore.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 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

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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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Although somewhat gimmicky, anything that lowers accessibility barriers between the real and virtual worlds is likely to make mixed-reality activities more useful and viable.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
The same bill made permanent a 20 percent deduction that effectively lowers the top tax rate for private-business owners from 37 percent to 30 percent.

— Eric Zwick, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of lowers

Noun

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

Verb

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