THROWS BACK Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

throws back

verb

present tense third-person singular of throw back

as in falls

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Because every moment is narrated in Ugandan Sign Language and International Sign, Deaf travelers are more deeply immersed in the experience, and a welcome hush falls over the environment—which is, surprise, appreciated by the wildlife too.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
However, the salt can solidify if its temperature falls too close to its freezing point.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of falls

Verb

Indeed, in her devotion to sparkle, Pechman declines to probe too deeply into any of the industry’s more hurtful or exploitative dimensions.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
At the same time, some longtime communities have seen Latino population declines, including Logan Square, Avondale, Albany Park, Irving Park and Pilsen.

— Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of declines

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The coven returns in that season, and knowing how Cordelia became the Supreme might be key to the 13th season, as Madison mentions a new Coven leader in one of the teasers.

— Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2026
Kentucky returns home to Lexington next week to host South Alabama.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of returns

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The musician, 60, sat down with Tamron Hall for a candid conversation about living with Parkinson’s disease, which affects the nervous system, can affect movement and often worsens over time.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
While the Science study found workers in remote-friendly jobs had higher levels of mental distress, other experts cautioned against the idea that remote work alone worsens mental health.

— Cordilia James, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of worsens

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The lease limits what can be built on the site and once the agreement is complete, ownership reverts back to the Spanglers.

— Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026
The school is owned by the city of Pembroke Pines, and a lease says the property reverts back to the city in 2037.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2026

Definition of reverts

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Discounted from $1,049 to $869, the final price drops to $819 with the coupon, saving $230 in total.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026
Though only about 5 miles from Colfax as the crow flies, the drive takes roughly half an hour along a narrow, winding road that drops to the North Fork of the American River before climbing back into the foothills.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026

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