1
as in to toss
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
threw a life preserver to the drowning man
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2
as in to drop
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
a desperate throw, that could jump-start his presidential campaign or end it right there
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as in to don
to place on one's person
threw on a sweater and headed outside
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Recent Examples of throw
Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit Watch video of Wingstop manager throwing grease at customers
A Wingstop spokesperson told USA TODAY that the employee involved in the incident was terminated.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Against those in-breaking routes, the Kansas City defense led the NFL in opponent completion percentage (50 percent) and yards per attempt (6.8) and ranked third in passer rating allowed on such throws (64.4).
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
On a 3-2 count, the Rangers’ Jack Leiter threw Lee a payoff slider down in the dirt.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit Watch video of Wingstop manager throwing grease at customers
A Wingstop spokesperson told USA TODAY that the employee involved in the incident was terminated.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.
—Leslie Jamison, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2025
Against those in-breaking routes, the Kansas City defense led the NFL in opponent completion percentage (50 percent) and yards per attempt (6.8) and ranked third in passer rating allowed on such throws (64.4).
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
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Fubo sued days after the announcement and won a preliminary injunction from a federal judge last August to temporarily block the venture.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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As part of the arrangement revealed Thursday, Amazon and the producers have formed a new joint venture to house the Bond intellectual property rights, with Broccoli and Wilson remaining co-owners of the franchise.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump is taking a significant gamble with his approach to Ukraine.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sterling was another big gamble — one that has yet to show any real sign of paying off.—
James McNicholas,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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For your best chances of seeing the northern lights tonight, head out to a dark location far from city lights and look northward.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jacobs said the Sacramento Kings also had a chance at getting basketball star Luka Doncic earlier but ultimately passed over the player, whose trade to the Los Angeles Lakers caused waves across the sports industry.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Throw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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