as in threw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Recent Examples of threw down
Both players threw down their gloves and their helmets and the bell rang.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
There was the lob from Marcus Smart that James threw down for a reverse dunk, again bringing fans and teammates out of their seats.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Off a steal and pass from Williams, Summers threw down a thunderous dunk and was fouled.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the final, Black & Alshon threw down the gauntlet, beating the top pair in three straight for gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Buzelis threw down emphatic dunks in transition.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
With no threat of a contest by a defender, Martin threw down a two-handed reverse dunk and sprinted back on defense without much reaction.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Along with the shots from distance, Curry almost threw down a dunk when Gui Santos found him on a cut.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
There was the lob from Marcus Smart that James threw down for a reverse dunk, again bringing fans and teammates out of their seats.
—Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Off a steal and pass from Williams, Summers threw down a thunderous dunk and was fouled.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
In the final, Black & Alshon threw down the gauntlet, beating the top pair in three straight for gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
The senior captain threw down a one-handed dunk to open the final frame, then blocked a full-court heave right before the final buzzer to secure the victory.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 21 Jan. 2026
Buzelis threw down emphatic dunks in transition.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
With no threat of a contest by a defender, Martin threw down a two-handed reverse dunk and sprinted back on defense without much reaction.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Along with the shots from distance, Curry almost threw down a dunk when Gui Santos found him on a cut.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw down
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While Pistons forward Tobias Harris was holding Diabate back, Diabate threw a punch at Duren.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Back then, the average team still featured three starters who threw enough innings to qualify for the ERA title, probably had an ace who blew past 200 innings and had multiple pitchers with double-digit wins.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Republicans last year cut about $1 trillion over a decade from Medicaid and declined to extend covid-19-era subsidies that had lowered the cost of health plans under the Affordable Care Act.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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When academic standards are quietly lowered to accommodate underprepared students, the harm spreads to all graduates.—
Andrea Mays,
Oc Register,
8 Feb. 2026
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Venevision, which like most private networks dropped coverage critical of the government in recent years, has reopened its airwaves to anti-government voices, covering opposition leader María Corina Machado's every move in Washington since Maduro's capture.—
EGINA GARCIA CANO,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Campbell’s wife, who had advanced Alzheimer’s, died while Campbell was contesting the charges, prompting them to be dropped.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Threw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20down. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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