THROWS DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

throws down

verb

Definition of throws down next

present tense third-person singular of throw down

as in throws

to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally throw down the gun, and put your hands up

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Recent Examples of throws down His downfield accuracy on a handful of throws down the stretch, after an entire season of taking an absolute beating in the pocket, has been sensational. —

Robert Mays, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026 Mahomes is always dangerous and capable of making throws down the field. —

Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Once the massive task of harvesting is complete (in 2023, Dothan’s Houston County harvested more than 89 million pounds), the town—in true Southern fashion—throws down for one epic celebration known as the National Peanut Festival. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2025

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Societal pressure can be heavy for most women, especially Black women, to stay strong and keep moving, regardless of the obstacles that life throws at you, and Vette felt that weight in real time.

— Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
Chivilli averages 97 mph with his fastball and also throws an excellent changeup.

— Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 28 Jan. 2026