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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
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When tragedy throws them back together, the women are forced to confront tensions that had simmered.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Soften Things Up Layer textiles, such as pillows and throws, to soften things up and give outdoor seating a fresh, new, and comfy look, both designers recommend.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Dual-sports athlete throws the shot put on the Mavericks track and field team.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
When a mysterious encounter throws Tomás off course, Liam must navigate fear, uncertainty, and the harsh landscape to complete their work and bring his father safely home.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One of his last throws resulted in a touchdown off a trick play.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Quinn Ewers remained sharp, making quick decisions on aggressive throws.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
There have been a lot of throws close to the line of scrimmage.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
If Sutton was bracketed, Nix often didn’t have a consistent deep threat last year, and finished 17th in the NFL in completion percentage of throws 20-plus yards downfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The Bears are also emphasizing ball placement with all of their quarterbacks, striving for pinpoint precision on throws as often as possible.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The next step will be to execute his harder throws with a more precise location.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Verb
Crossing several time zones throws that internal clock out of sync, so your gut’s timing no longer matches your destination.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
Phongam plays off Jittri’s steam-rolling ambition to electrifying results in a rather addictive Thai thriller series that throws a lot of story at ya.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 June 2026
Then, in the bottom of the inning, Kennedy throws a pitch near Greinke’s head, and pandemonium breaks out, with both benches and bullpens emptying again, and players and even coaches going at each other.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
When tragedy throws them back together, the women are forced to confront tensions that had simmered.
—Cat Cardenas, Variety, 10 June 2026
Their limited time together is so important that Ryan throws caution to the wind and contracts chicken pox from an ill Phoebe.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Soften Things Up Layer textiles, such as pillows and throws, to soften things up and give outdoor seating a fresh, new, and comfy look, both designers recommend.
—Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 June 2026
Dual-sports athlete throws the shot put on the Mavericks track and field team.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
When a mysterious encounter throws Tomás off course, Liam must navigate fear, uncertainty, and the harsh landscape to complete their work and bring his father safely home.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Noun
García left the Phillies' 7-4 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday night in the seventh inning after making consecutive throws to home plate on sacrifice flies.
—Tom Dougherty, CBS News, 11 June 2026
One of his last throws resulted in a touchdown off a trick play.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Quinn Ewers remained sharp, making quick decisions on aggressive throws.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
There have been a lot of throws close to the line of scrimmage.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
If Sutton was bracketed, Nix often didn’t have a consistent deep threat last year, and finished 17th in the NFL in completion percentage of throws 20-plus yards downfield.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Rooms vary in size and color palette but all offer soft rugs, silk throws, a neutral but warm color scheme with accent colors like purple, floral bouquets, and large beds just asking to be jumped on.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The Bears are also emphasizing ball placement with all of their quarterbacks, striving for pinpoint precision on throws as often as possible.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 June 2026
The next step will be to execute his harder throws with a more precise location.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws
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At The Happy Crane, Parry gives the char siu treatment to rich Iberico pork jowl, steams and grinds his own rice for the crab rice roll, and tosses Monterey abalone and Jimmy Nardello peppers into a smoking wok with XO sauce.—
Becky Duffett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 June 2026
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The Royals suffered another crushing defeat and are now 16-15 in 2026 when their pitcher tosses a quality start.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Because the sheets can be made using a patient’s own stem cells, the risk of rejection drops significantly.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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However, the sad truth is that those who have turned to traditional digital cameras and infrared sensors often face frustrations when visibility drops, especially when the weather is rainy, foggy, or even when darkness falls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
10 Dec. 2025
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The alien invasion adventure opens on June 12 and, with its $115 million budget, represents one of summer’s biggest gambles — a twisty conspiracy thriller that doesn’t come wrapped in familiar IP.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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For the first four games, the extensive gambles taken by the front office — not just this season but for years — seemed to be paying off in a surprising 3-1 road trip.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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No one derves such denigration except the person who hurls them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Coltrane builds vertically, layering and intertwining the music into elaborately interlocking spirals; Henderson hurls out details and dashes through them, creating sonic landscapes for his relentless improvisational travels.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2026
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Another piece of the proposal lowers the cap on annual assessment increases on non-homestead properties.—
Gray Rohrer,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
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As solar intensity rises, the electrolyzer warms up, which lowers its electrical resistance and allows electricity to flow more easily.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 June 2026
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Dodds had plans to continue his creative ventures, right up to his sudden death this week, King said.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Prometheus, one of Jeff Bezos' newest ventures, announced a $12 billion funding round on Thursday that values the company at $41 billion.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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That pressure flings some of the hot gas outward in the form of a wind.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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Knowing that there's no escape, Laurie makes her way to the roof of her home, ties a rope around her neck, and flings herself off the ledge, dying instantly.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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An agent that flattens those distinctions is not helpful.—
Praveen Satyanarayana,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Deal lethargy kills that electricity slowly, the way a slow leak flattens a tire.—
George Heller,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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