THROWS DOWN Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

throws down

verb

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 Got the run game going a little bit, hit some throws down the field. — Mike Kaye july 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026 At the same time, the Ellisons have retained Jeffrey Kessler to get in the legal octagon for them if the state throws down. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 June 2026 The 2026 Motorola Razr throws down the red carpet for foldable hopefuls who can't afford to splurge on premium phones, but still want to experience a flexible, dual-display device. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 28 May 2026 Pope hit a monster triple from the corner put the Horns up 75-68 with 1 minute, 29 seconds left and after Vokietaitis final miss, Mark calmly sunk four straight throws down the stretch to keep the Horns in the tournament. — Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 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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It is headed straight toward another SUV, driven by a medic for CHOP security, who immediately throws it in reverse and backs away to avoid the white Jeep, which is coming at it head on.

— Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
Detroit could walk away with an above-average starter who throws something like 140 innings a year, an above-average everyday right fielder and at least a quality reliever if not another starter.

— Keith Law, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of throws

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Proponents argue this model lowers costs and accelerates career entry, addressing rising tuition and preparing students for the workforce.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Shade also lowers the temperature of the air moving through your yard, which helps the outdoor compressor run more efficiently.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

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The Hour of the Star, in particular, drops us into the electric landscape of 1970s Brazil, following a young (ugly) girl’s love (situationship) with a rat of a boyfriend while weaving through themes of identity, inwardness, and social class.

— Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Adequate protein also matters, as do iron, zinc and vitamin D; these are commonly depleted when caloric intake drops sharply, which independently can lead to shedding.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026