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

Noun

When batting, a player faces an adult who pitches slow and underhanded for four throws. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The back end of the defense has limited gashing throws since the Purdue game, and has made the simple passes difficult with defensive backs blanketing pass catchers in coverage across the field. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Quarterback Justin Herbert is still having issues executing the quick throws McDaniel wants to base his system around, which seem to be antithetical to Herbert’s desire to use his physical tools to extend plays. — ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026 Some squandered chances were caused by pressure, inaccuracy and batted throws. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026 Justin Herbert needed some late throws against a prevent defense just to get over the 100-yard mark. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 That 20 percent accuracy on such throws is fourth worst among NFL starters, ahead of only Daniel Jones, Jacoby Brissett and Ward. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026 At the time, Jackson was an aspiring 20-year-old artist who was not yet earning an income from his canvases, instead relying on odd jobs and family support amid the throws of the Great Depression. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws

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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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No Refunds drops January 15, 2027, just over two years after Lambrini Girls shared their 2025 debut Who Let The Dogs Out.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Expect more Goop-adjacent product drops framed around daily recovery rather than extreme performance.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of drops

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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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There’s also an anti-leakage mode that lowers volume and shifts the EQ automatically to reduce how much sound slips out of your ears.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
This reform significantly lowers the regulatory burden on industries and landowners all while reducing the scope of federal protections for vulnerable wildlife.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of lowers

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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