threw back

verb

Definition of threw backnext
past tense of throw back
as in fell

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  1. fell
  2. returned
  3. worsened
Verb
  • Last week, the band had to cancel shows in Chula Vista, CA and Phoenix, AZ after Cronin was felled by an undisclosed illness.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Sep. 2024
  • The Commanders fan is dropped with a punch as the other lunges at the Ravens fan, only to be thrown into a brick wall and ultimately felled.
    Dennis Romero, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of fell
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  • One week after the monster storm pummeled their street, Zara and his neighbors returned on Friday to shovel and mop mud out of their houses.
    Morgan Norwood, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Later in the show, Martin returned sans geeky costume to discuss the future of Coldplay.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of returned
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  • But that violence has worsened under Traore, according to experts and human rights watchdogs.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisements in swing states such as Arizona feature the testimonials of women with unviable pregnancies who could not get timely medical care until their health worsened because of doctors’ fears of running afoul of state laws.
    Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of worsened
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Thesaurus Entries Near threw back

threw away

threw back

threw cold water on

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