1
: having a throat especially of a specified kind
—usually used in combination
a ruby-throated hummingbird
2
: making a specified kind of sound from the throat
—usually used in combination
… the deep-throated growls and barks of a determined German shepherd.—
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However, Newsom and others were also full throated in their intent that California’s measures will halt Trump’s authoritarianism and attacks on democracy.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Remember, the Democrats and Kamala illegally paid her millions of Dollars for doing nothing other than giving Kamala a full throated ENDORSEMENT.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025
What begins as a slow prodding of assumptions ultimately ends up a full throated condemnation of systems that would rather have disabled people die than invest in the healthcare required to enhance their lives.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
And given her record in S.C. AND the U.N., particularly her open throated defense of Israel in that forum, Haley wins my vote.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
Remember, the Democrats and Kamala illegally paid her millions of Dollars for doing nothing other than giving Kamala a full throated ENDORSEMENT.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 19 May 2025
What begins as a slow prodding of assumptions ultimately ends up a full throated condemnation of systems that would rather have disabled people die than invest in the healthcare required to enhance their lives.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
And given her record in S.C. AND the U.N., particularly her open throated defense of Israel in that forum, Haley wins my vote.
—Christian Schneider, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
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“Throated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throated. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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