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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Methane evaporates, forms clouds, falls as rain, and collects in lakes and seas.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Then, after darkness falls, the annual Perseid meteor shower will peak beneath perfectly moonless skies.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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Senior forward Madelyn Gora, who scored 10 goals, leads an offense that returns nearly all of its production, and senior Sloane Zygmunt bolsters the defense.

— Noah Poser, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Replacing goal-scoring UConn only returns two players, Alessio and captain Max Gummesson, a defensive midfielder, who scored multiple goals in 2025.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of returns

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Those with lupus need to avoid the sun, while some with psoriasis get relief from it; storms can trigger migraines and joint pain; hot weather worsens postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

— Lorraine Boissoneault, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
When the outlook for a company’s fundamentals worsens, investors often respond by trading the stock down.

— Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of worsens

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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
As light can selectively target the fluid, scientists were able to print microscopic conductive patterns that completely vanish once exposed to open air, which reverts the gel back into non-conductive liquid clusters.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026

Definition of reverts

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In its third season, and especially in the finale’s final moments, the series finally drops that pretext.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
As the weight drops down, a lever and sling transfer this onto a lighter projectile, which can be flung to a distance at considerable speed.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of drops

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