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
Jourdan is a relatively calm ghost (staff report objects being moved around the restaurant), but there’s a slightly more active spirit in the Courtyard Bar, where there have been three instances of an unknown source throwing a glass from across the room.
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Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
The duo is throwing a party—Eileen will be there, along with her current paramour, also a collaborator in her work, Thea Clifton (Imogen Poots)—though tragedy will strike by the night’s end.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday, protesters were seen waving Irish flags, holding placards with anti-immigrant slogans, and throwing glass bottles and fireworks at police, according to videos posted on social media.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Four protesters were also taken into custody for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them.
—Greg Norman , Alexis McAdams , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Maye was almost perfect in the win, throwing 21-of-23 for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for 62 yards on eight carries.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Daniels was last season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for 3,568 yards with 25 touchdown passes and nine interceptions.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
To avoid cracks, let the pie come to room temperature before throwing it in the fridge.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
So, when Joe Mazzulla started throwing verbal jabs about his defense, Simons welcomed them.
—Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025
The duo is throwing a party—Eileen will be there, along with her current paramour, also a collaborator in her work, Thea Clifton (Imogen Poots)—though tragedy will strike by the night’s end.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
What To Know On Tuesday, protesters were seen waving Irish flags, holding placards with anti-immigrant slogans, and throwing glass bottles and fireworks at police, according to videos posted on social media.
—Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Four protesters were also taken into custody for allegedly blocking ICE officers and throwing objects at them.
—Greg Norman , Alexis McAdams , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Maye was almost perfect in the win, throwing 21-of-23 for 222 yards and two touchdowns, while also running for 62 yards on eight carries.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
Daniels was last season’s Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for 3,568 yards with 25 touchdown passes and nine interceptions.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
To avoid cracks, let the pie come to room temperature before throwing it in the fridge.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
So, when Joe Mazzulla started throwing verbal jabs about his defense, Simons welcomed them.
—Jay King, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing
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Job prospects are so bleak that Gen Z is going straight from tossing their graduation caps to years of doom with zero luck.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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Now the Longs, through Palmer Square and Marquee Development, the real estate arm of the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are tossing another $1 billion into the mix in three phases.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Oct. 2025
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Applesauce can replace vegetable oil or eggs in baked goods, potentially lowering the fat content and avoiding egg allergens and the use of animal products.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colder air will arrive Saturday night and Sunday, lowering snow levels to 4000-5000 feet.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Oct. 2025
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After her 2023 arrest, Lorincz admitted to hurling racial slurs at the children, according to the arrest affidavit.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Walking away from a fight or turning the other cheek at someone hurling insults your way would be an insult to our own ego and pride.—
Ed Lavandera,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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But such is the lightning pace of Mbappe that he might be best placed dropping deeper during build-up before darting in-behind.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After dropping 43 points against Golden State on Tuesday, Doncic somehow topped it, finishing with 49 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists and etching his name in the history books for several reasons.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Orion Kerkering, the last man standing, could not handle it cleanly, flinging one final throw errantly toward the backstop.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Time will tell if Humberto will be swinging its partner round and round, flinging it harmlessly out to sea or closer to land.—
Chris Dolce,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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The film picks up after No Way Home ended on a massive reset for the titular web-slinging Peter Parker (Holland), as he was erased from everyone's minds, including that of his friends and loved ones.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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As Variety exclusively reported in February, Dominic Fike will return as the drug-using, guitar-slinging Elliot.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Dominik Szoboszlai, who was asked to play deeper alongside Jones, capped a sensational display by firing home their fifth goal from 20 yards out after Cody Gakpo had netted for the third successive game.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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At the best restaurants, the kitchen will review your order and determine the flow of the evening from there, firing dishes to set the pacing.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Throwing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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