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as in tosses
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 drops
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
the attacker threw his victim to the ground
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as in gambles
a risky undertaking
a desperate throw, that could jump-start his presidential campaign or end it right there
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Recent Examples of throws
Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
But Europa's environment throws a wrench in the works.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In the new episode, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) throws a bachelorette party for bride-to-be Daphne (Murielle Hilaire), who will soon marry the dreamy Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor).
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the hang-up throws a wrench into the rhythms of the whole day.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
As Michiganders know, though, Mother Nature always throws us curveballs.
—Karen Carter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Still athletic at 37, Stafford made high-level reads and throws against the Seahawks that Maye, 23, did not.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass while Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks defends.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
In ice dance there are generally no jumps or throws as there are in other disciplines.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
In fairness to Slowik, Tua Tagovailoa lost velocity on his throws for unknown reasons, and was playing with limitations in the second half of the season, before being benched.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
If launched long throws continue to deliver an edge, others across the continent will surely follow England’s example.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Matthew Stafford was brilliant, 374 yards, three touchdowns, countless big throws.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Check The Care Label Some heated blankets and heated throws, however, are actually washing machine-safe.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Maye went 7-of-10 for 48 yards and a touchdown, plus a strip sack, on quick throws.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Drawing from much more than the caustic hardcore the group have made their name on, Man Bites Dog throws jock jams, late-aughts electro-pop, and industrial into a huge Margaritaville-sized blender.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2026
But Europa's environment throws a wrench in the works.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
In the new episode, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) throws a bachelorette party for bride-to-be Daphne (Murielle Hilaire), who will soon marry the dreamy Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor).
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Still, the hang-up throws a wrench into the rhythms of the whole day.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2026
As Michiganders know, though, Mother Nature always throws us curveballs.
—Karen Carter, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Still athletic at 37, Stafford made high-level reads and throws against the Seahawks that Maye, 23, did not.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Drake Maye #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass while Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks defends.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 9 Feb. 2026
In ice dance there are generally no jumps or throws as there are in other disciplines.
—John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Mahomes finished 27th in the NFL in completion percentage on downfield throws.
—Sam McDowell 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026
In fairness to Slowik, Tua Tagovailoa lost velocity on his throws for unknown reasons, and was playing with limitations in the second half of the season, before being benched.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
If launched long throws continue to deliver an edge, others across the continent will surely follow England’s example.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
Matthew Stafford was brilliant, 374 yards, three touchdowns, countless big throws.
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Check The Care Label Some heated blankets and heated throws, however, are actually washing machine-safe.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
Maye went 7-of-10 for 48 yards and a touchdown, plus a strip sack, on quick throws.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws
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But don’t let any of that hinder you from seeing director/co-screenwriter Ryan Prows’ nutso horror movie, which also tosses some decidedly less effective social commentary onto the barbie.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Some lay them flat, others hang them up, and the last set tosses them into a bin.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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After Arirang drops, BTS will kick off its highly anticipated world tour in April with a string of shows in Goyang, South Korea.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
13 Feb. 2026
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As the temperature drops, the water freezes and expands, causing the pavement to rise.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
13 Feb. 2026
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At a time when Disney is facing major disruption, such gambles may be just what the company needs.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Second-round picks always have been relative gambles and have only lost value in recent years as fewer players declare for each draft.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cannon hurls a last plate against the wall.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
17 Dec. 2025
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Her son then gets to realize his dream of not going to college and becoming a firefighter after Kate, who has been on him for the duration of the film to write his college essay, begins reading his college essay and hurls it into the fire.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
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That shift lowers the barrier to attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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But this study introduces new ideas about how oatmeal lowers cholesterol.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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His various business ventures also helped pave the way for the Michelin Guide’s 2016 Southeast Asian debut in Singapore.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Three recent stories about Miami-Dade entrepreneurs highlight local leaders, new business ventures and the power of community representation.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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Supermassive black holes are notoriously messy eaters, but the behemoth at the heart of spiral galaxy NGC 3783 really takes the cake — and then flings it out into space at a fifth the speed of light.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
9 Dec. 2025
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Over-the-top features—like the catapult that flings massive amounts of human excrement into the Burgher realm—only undermine his laudable intentions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Nov. 2025
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And yet, Waltz’s affable, wooden interpretation flattens the role and makes the movie’s moral center read as oddly mundane.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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His visual approach, however, flattens the ensuing emotional layers.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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