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as in tossed
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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as in dropped
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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Recent Examples of thrown
Jacir said the film was set to begin principal photography a week later, but the project was thrown into uncertainty.
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Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Graves has thrown his support behind Chris Stigall, a national radio host from northern Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
During the crash, the Prius driver, who was outside of his vehicle, also was struck and thrown into the southbound lanes.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Both suspects were thrown from the scooter, with the rear passenger landing so hard on the pavement his shoes came flying off.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran more than a month ago, global energy markets have been thrown into turmoil.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Anthony Franze is a native Texan and very passionate about covering any weather that is thrown at him.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Both men were thrown from the moped.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Shortly after a stool is thrown, her daughter, who is nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Graves has thrown his support behind Chris Stigall, a national radio host from northern Missouri.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
During the crash, the Prius driver, who was outside of his vehicle, also was struck and thrown into the southbound lanes.
—Josh Funk, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Both suspects were thrown from the scooter, with the rear passenger landing so hard on the pavement his shoes came flying off.
—Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran more than a month ago, global energy markets have been thrown into turmoil.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Anthony Franze is a native Texan and very passionate about covering any weather that is thrown at him.
—Anthony Franze, San Antonio Express-News, 1 Apr. 2026
Both men were thrown from the moped.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Shortly after a stool is thrown, her daughter, who is nearby on the sofa during the fight, can be heard crying.
—Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown
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Freshman Jocelyn Monroe tossed a complete-game five-inning shutout, striking out 12, as the Grapevine Faith Lions rolled to a 10-0 run-rule triumph over the Fort Worth Southwest Christian Eagles in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest Tuesday at Oak Grove Park.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Galaxy dropped a second consecutive home game and fell to just 1-2-1 at Dignity Health Sports Park so far this season, following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat against Minnesota United in front of 22,147.—
Damian Calhoun,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This protocol set timelines for how long criminal defendants could be held without legal representation, and allowed cases to be dropped if a defendant went too long without legal representation, which they are constitutionally entitled to.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Laughton also lowered the boom on Marchessault in the first period.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
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When the Coast Guard's Jayhawk helicopter arrived on scene, a rescue swimmer was lowered into the ocean.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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An angry mob of white adults hurled slurs and spat on the high schoolers.—
Daniel Felsenthal,
Pitchfork,
4 Apr. 2026
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The game was halted in the 35th minute and the announcer at Stade Pierre-Mauroy urged the Lille fans to stop the insults hurled at their opponents.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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In 2008, Aaron Marino launched a YouTube channel called Alpha M.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Rapid Support Forces and their allies in the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement–North launched a major offensive on Saturday on Dilling, the capital of South Kordofan province.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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While the lunar far side will be only partially lit during the flyby, the lighting is set to cast long shadows that highlight craters, ridges, and slopes in greater detail.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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After some rain earlier in the day, a magnificent sunset broke through the clouds and cast a rainbow into the sky.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Jackson Shusda pitched a complete game with 12 strikeouts and allowed only three hits as Dover-Sherborn edged Millis 4-3 in the Tri-Valley League.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Edward Cabrera pitched six shutout innings, Ian Happ hit a solo homer and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 on Monday night.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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