1
as in tossing
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 lowering
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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Recent Examples of throwing
After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
How do the Chiefs fall behind that badly in any passing statistic when Patrick Mahomes is the quarterback throwing the football?
—Sam McDowell 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
Casas’ status for Opening Day remains a question mark, though the Red Sox have since acquired Willson Contreras to play first, throwing Casas’ future role into doubt.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Two days later, shares of Puma rose again over speculation that brand management firm Authentic Brands Group and private equity firm CVC would be throwing their hats into the ring.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
They got married in a small ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 2022, before throwing a larger celebration a month later at Affleck's estate in Georgia.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Not much can be learned from quarterbacks throwing the ball to pass catchers, lined up to go one at a time instead of in formation.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
But before long, Ben’s parents return with threats and manipulation, throwing the new life Ben has built into question.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing
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Instead of tossing your cords into your carry-on and hoping for the best, keep your tech essentials organized with this compact $10 electronics organizer from Fyy.—
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Montana State players jumped around at midfield, some tossing their helmets, to celebrate the team’s first national championship since 1984.—
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That dissatisfaction persists despite constitutional amendments approved by lawmakers and voters aimed at lowering school property taxes.—
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Anyone with diabetes or taking glucose-lowering medications should consult a healthcare provider before adding magnesium, berberine, or both to their management plan.—
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On a recent morning in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee blows on an imaginary pair of dice before hurling them to the ground.—
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As both sides scream at each other, a female customer is seen hurling a fallen burger at one of the employees, the outlet reported.—
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
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The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll midseason after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bears, a game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a concussion, dropping them to 2-8.—
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Joanna's youngest son, Crew, 7, then runs out of the house with his arms open, flinging himself around his sister.—
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Zoeller defeated Sneed and Tom Watson with a birdie on the second playoff hole, flinging his putter high in the air.—
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Then there's Nancy Wheeler, who goes from wide-eyed girl next door to gun-slinging badass—and her hair has become bigger and wilder to match.—
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The saloon, which will be slinging beer, bourbon and barbecue and hosting no-cover entertainment, will take over the second level of The Exchange.—
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In video footage released about a month after the shooting, the police department said officers first encountered Cortez after responding to a 911 caller who stated a man was firing a gun and pointing the weapon at people.—
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Security forces confronted protesters in several cities and towns, firing tear gas.—
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“Throwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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