THROWS Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

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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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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 English period setting is conjured simply with an area rug, a sofa with a few throws and pillows and a draftsman table for Shotover’s wild engineering ideas. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 28 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 That gives Jaylen Warren a favorable matchup and reduces the need for Aaron Rodgers to force throws downfield. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Tom Brady still looks good on the field—not because of his wildly accurate throws, but because of his Rolex. — Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2026 Both of his touchdown throws went to Davin Driskell, who had 86 yards on five catches. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026 When batting, a player faces an adult who pitches slow and underhanded for four throws. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws

Verb

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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But because nothing can be easy for the Azul V’s Charlie Brown, Sen accidentally drops the harness that attaches the Jet Ski to the crane in the water.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2026
The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office is coordinating rescues and emergency supply drops for people unable to leave their homes.

— Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 27 Oct. 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 move also lowers standards for marginal wells, which produce little oil and gas but are responsible for about half of the industry’s methane emissions.

— Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
The index inclusion boost A switch to the Nasdaq will also make GM eligible for potential inclusion into the Nasdaq-100 index, which boosts passive capital flows, increases stock liquidity and lowers the cost of capital.

— Justin Zacks, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of lowers

Noun

Trump has repeatedly praised his administration's relationship with Rodríguez, highlighting agreements involving Venezuelan oil production and other business ventures with American companies.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
While in the United States, the pair took on a variety of media ventures — including a podcast, a television series and documentaries — under their multimedia company Archewell Productions.

— Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 21 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