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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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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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Recent Examples of throws
FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
When the pitcher throws the entire game without any relief.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Each Kobe shoe, in turn, captures that fearlessness and helps wearers feel more equipped to take on anything life — or the game — throws at them.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
That’s why those moments when fate has throws us into the same place at the same time to cross paths with a stranger are so exciting.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Things move quickly in the final 30 seconds of the trailer, as Rip shoots guns and throws someone against a wall.
—Brayden Garcia
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
The trick is to lean into a cohesive, layered look rather than one that simply takes all of your favorite items and throws them into the space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Huang throws the first group dinner of the series and, when confronted with both the rumors and the lying, quits on the spot.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Dubbing herself a spin pitcher who doesn’t focus on velocity, Sheehan still throws hard, usually hitting between 59 and 64 mph.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
And wideout Chris Brazzell II, the third-round pick from Tennessee, has game-changing speed and a knack for coming down with the ball on deep throws.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lots of throws, pillows, and nautical touches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Their usual focus is to refine two distinct throws.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The starts came against a high-level SEC schedule, and Simpson made enough of a variety of throws that the Rams had a good feel for his skill set.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The power and velocity were often there on the throws, but the ball would have a tendency to lift on throws when Craig wasn’t comfortable.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Underwood completed 60% of his throws for 2,428 yards with 11 passing touchdowns and nine interceptions.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Continue reading … PAWS OFF — Curiosity throws this cat for a loop in the kitchen.
—FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
When the pitcher throws the entire game without any relief.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Each Kobe shoe, in turn, captures that fearlessness and helps wearers feel more equipped to take on anything life — or the game — throws at them.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
That’s why those moments when fate has throws us into the same place at the same time to cross paths with a stranger are so exciting.
—Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Things move quickly in the final 30 seconds of the trailer, as Rip shoots guns and throws someone against a wall.
—Brayden Garcia
may 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 May 2026
The trick is to lean into a cohesive, layered look rather than one that simply takes all of your favorite items and throws them into the space.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Huang throws the first group dinner of the series and, when confronted with both the rumors and the lying, quits on the spot.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 1 May 2026
Dubbing herself a spin pitcher who doesn’t focus on velocity, Sheehan still throws hard, usually hitting between 59 and 64 mph.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
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Leon also has a special talent on set pieces for the Saints, using her agility and explosiveness to perform flip throws.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
And wideout Chris Brazzell II, the third-round pick from Tennessee, has game-changing speed and a knack for coming down with the ball on deep throws.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Lots of throws, pillows, and nautical touches.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
Their usual focus is to refine two distinct throws.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
The starts came against a high-level SEC schedule, and Simpson made enough of a variety of throws that the Rams had a good feel for his skill set.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The power and velocity were often there on the throws, but the ball would have a tendency to lift on throws when Craig wasn’t comfortable.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Underwood completed 60% of his throws for 2,428 yards with 11 passing touchdowns and nine interceptions.
—CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
Leave time to check out the Mardi Gras Museum inside the courthouse, which includes more than 800 pieces of Carnival flair, from costumes and goblets to throws and dresses.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws
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In a video demonstrating their technology, robots with a single arm attached to a base watch as a human instructor tosses a ball into a small container.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sneak extra broccoli into dinner with this pesto pasta that blends the veggie into both the sauce and tosses it into the finished dish too.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The loss snaps Boston’s three-game win streak and drops the club back into sole possession of last place.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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If the pressure suddenly drops or rises, the app instantly sends a notification.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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No fiction writer could dream up a character with so many high-stakes gambles that usually paid off, whose life took so many turns and who was present at so many key late-20th-century moments in various fields.—
Tim Gray,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Those gambles never lead to moral wins for the nation, or big wins or jackpots for the poor Black communities that most of our most prodigious athletic artists come from.—
Kiese Laymon,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Theron, meanwhile, hurls herself into the sinewy action sequences that have increasingly been her home turf over the past two decades, flinging herself down hills and into rivers and navigating some precarious rock-climbing terrain.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hathaway hurls herself into that punishing sequence with violent physical force and emotional rawness.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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Protein lowers the glycemic load and blood sugar response.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
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That means grants and tax credits for small businesses to upgrade equipment, improve energy efficiency, and transition to cleaner technologies so compliance lowers their costs over time instead of raising them.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Companies and scientific ventures voluntarily comply with biosecurity guidelines and submit environmental impact assessments for Antarctic operations.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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As Team Maryland’s revenue and expenses doubled from 2018 to 2024, the share of that money that flowed directly to Blackstreet’s and the Weisses’ for-profit ventures ballooned, tax returns analyzed by USA TODAY show.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Pretty Woman, a waiter (Allan Kent) catches a flying escargot that Vivian accidentally flings across the room during a fancy dinner with Edward and other businessmen.—
Maria Yagoda,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Accessibility Not particularly, although the undulating ground flattens off around Nucciola and Amandula.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The vacuum’s swivel head flattens against the floor to slide under low-lying furniture.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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