as in to throw
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Recent Examples of throw down
When throwing down the sawdust is required, the Buffs have been left bloodied.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
The real test is whether Modi can stop someone from banging the table, throwing down their fork, and storming out.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Parker brought a unique blend to the court, throwing down dunks and slinging 3-pointers with a versatility that was well-matched for the league’s shift toward the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The final shot shows Paul going down the stairs and out of frame, where Hall stood ready with a pad to throw down for the actor to land on.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Aug. 2025
The real test is whether Modi can stop someone from banging the table, throwing down their fork, and storming out.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Parker brought a unique blend to the court, throwing down dunks and slinging 3-pointers with a versatility that was well-matched for the league’s shift toward the perimeter.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
The final shot shows Paul going down the stairs and out of frame, where Hall stood ready with a pad to throw down for the actor to land on.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw down
Verb
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He was replaced by Jake Browning, who threw for 241 yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions and rushed for another score.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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So Georgia Republicans threw me out of their party.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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If too high, the economy slows down, and employment typically drops.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Generally, the weather begins to cool down in late September as temperatures begin to drop below 70 degrees.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20down. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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