1
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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2
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
José Andrés, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
Wheeler throws five different pitches in his repertoire during the month of May 2026.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
But the dying throws a wrench into it.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Per the American Heart Association’s scientific statement on circadian health, the body’s internal clock regulates cellular repair, hormone release and immune function on a precise schedule — and irregular timing throws that schedule off regardless of how many total hours are logged.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Anthony Ramos throws a peace sign up while watching the NY Mets defeat the NY Yankees at Citi Field in New York City on May 16.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Both throws came after Durán handled a sweeper.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Sasha picks up the smoking ruins and throws it into the foliage, clearing the road for any tires that dare to tread.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Max Fried, the Yankees’ ace, throws seven different pitches.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Still, the traits — big arm, mobile, able to make off-schedule throws — stood out.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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
Verb
The chef and humanitarian throws a backyard bash for his family and friends centered around the centuries-old Valencian dish.
—José Andrés, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
Wheeler throws five different pitches in his repertoire during the month of May 2026.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
But the dying throws a wrench into it.
—David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2026
Per the American Heart Association’s scientific statement on circadian health, the body’s internal clock regulates cellular repair, hormone release and immune function on a precise schedule — and irregular timing throws that schedule off regardless of how many total hours are logged.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2026
Anthony Ramos throws a peace sign up while watching the NY Mets defeat the NY Yankees at Citi Field in New York City on May 16.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Both throws came after Durán handled a sweeper.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2026
Sasha picks up the smoking ruins and throws it into the foliage, clearing the road for any tires that dare to tread.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Max Fried, the Yankees’ ace, throws seven different pitches.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Noun
Adding cozy elements to the furniture, like colorful outdoor pillows or throws, emphasizes the inviting atmosphere cultivated inside the home.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Still, the traits — big arm, mobile, able to make off-schedule throws — stood out.
—Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
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
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
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As the days pass the urge to cram in another workshop or an extra treatment drops away.—
Jane Alexander,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 May 2026
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There’s still time before a new season of The Hunting Wives drops—but its star, Malin Akerman is already ushering in a new chapter.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2026
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Most of his big gambles, on things such as the MGM studio and library, which led to the creation of the Turner Classic Movies channel, paid off handsomely.—
Michael J. Socolow,
The Conversation,
7 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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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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To keep an eye on any such impact if the proposal is implemented, the LAO recommends that the UC system collect data to determine if the tuition hike lowers demand among nonresident students or raises the household income level among that section of the student body.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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This lowers manufacturing costs while making replacement and customization easier for developers, according to reports.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
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Rostam ventures through the slipstream playing piano, mandolin, celeste, Minimoog, and Mellotron, as well as about half a dozen other instruments — capping it off with a guest solo on the saz, a Turkish string instrument.—
Jon Dolan,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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The president’s annual financial disclosure, a broader filing that includes business assets and income, such as golf resorts and crypto ventures, is expected in the coming months.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Verb
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All that’s left is a frantic kickout to Embiid, which flings wide left.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Miranda flings furs across desks like royal decrees.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 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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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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“Throws.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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