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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
But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, Ally’s peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger and is thrust into a journey real-life marine creatures as the film explores themes of friendship and courage.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The forthcoming Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art has received a $490 million construction grant from Diriyah Company, a real estate juggernaut that has previously thrown its support behind an array of resorts, a digital art institution, and a shopping district in the country.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, though, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The sweeper has accounted for only 14% of his pitches thrown this year, well behind his four-seam fastball and splitter usage.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Pitch invasions, punches thrown (allegedly) and promotion by a whisker in the 103rd minute.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Nate is brutally beaten, thrown against the railing of his staircase, and dragged across the floor.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the skydivers, identified only as a seasoned jumper, was thrown into the ground at Skydive Raleigh near Highway 56, Hollister told The News & Observer.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Brewer Hicklen scored from second base on a wild pitch thrown to rehabbing catcher Sean Murphy, sliding home just ahead of the tag.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
The forthcoming Saudi Arabia Museum of Contemporary Art has received a $490 million construction grant from Diriyah Company, a real estate juggernaut that has previously thrown its support behind an array of resorts, a digital art institution, and a shopping district in the country.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
When a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, though, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
The sweeper has accounted for only 14% of his pitches thrown this year, well behind his four-seam fastball and splitter usage.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Pitch invasions, punches thrown (allegedly) and promotion by a whisker in the 103rd minute.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Nate is brutally beaten, thrown against the railing of his staircase, and dragged across the floor.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 27 Apr. 2026
One of the skydivers, identified only as a seasoned jumper, was thrown into the ground at Skydive Raleigh near Highway 56, Hollister told The News & Observer.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Brewer Hicklen scored from second base on a wild pitch thrown to rehabbing catcher Sean Murphy, sliding home just ahead of the tag.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown
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In an over hourlong debate Tuesday at Pomona College’s Bridges Auditorium, eight candidates running for California governor sparred over health care and tossed jabs just days before Californians can begin voting early in the state's primary election.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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They got tossed into the garbage also after a Stop Sale.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Members of the press in attendance dropped to the floor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both medical providers were later charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the nurse was acquitted and charges were dropped against the doctor after a jury could not reach a verdict.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Sweeney slung panties from her new lingerie line, SYRN, which launched earlier this year in January, into a sea of wide-eyed festival goers who swarmed Diplo's desert stage as the electric beats by the chart-topping DJ bumped in the background.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Together the strangers slung Haridasse's arms over their shoulders and staggered to the finish line as a trio.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bolduc lowered his shoulder and powered the puck to the net.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In addition, strong winds over desert areas could result in briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in blowing dust or blowing sand.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The barbs that President Barack Obama and Seth Meyers hurled at him created a political narrative that persists.—
Elahe Izadi,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The director hurled himself to the floor.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Machado, taking advantage of Mexico City’s altitude, launched his third and fourth home runs of the season.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Israel’s military said Hezbollah launched two rockets toward northern Israel, adding that one was intercepted.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Their fans will have cast a nervous glance at the goal difference column after City raced into the lead at Turf Moor through Erling Haaland after five minutes.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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At one point, my friend was added to a WeChat group that included nearly five hundred foreign actors, many of whom were sharing casting calls to make sure they weren’t being scammed.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Minter pitched twice in three days late last week.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Altman pitched the conversion as critical to securing the vast amount of funding OpenAI needs to fulfill its mission of creating artificial general intelligence — or AGI — that will benefit humanity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Thrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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