as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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The Answer Brewpub's 10-year anniversary celebration is throwing down with collab brews with 10 guest breweries from Virginia and beyond.
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
The six-episode series, produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, will see some of the best skate crews from around the country throw down for a chance to take home a $150,000 prize as well as a $10,000 donation to their local rink.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
At some point, officers threw down spike strips in the bus’ path, ripping through its tires.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
Don’t make the mistake that many flippers do; resist the urge to throw down plastic turf.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024
The six-episode series, produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, will see some of the best skate crews from around the country throw down for a chance to take home a $150,000 prize as well as a $10,000 donation to their local rink.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
At some point, officers threw down spike strips in the bus’ path, ripping through its tires.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024
Don’t make the mistake that many flippers do; resist the urge to throw down plastic turf.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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