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'throw' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'throw' with 20 example sentences.

throw noun

: the act of throwing (propelling something with a rapid movement of the arm and wrist)

: a single chance or instance

: the maximum movement available to a pivoted or reciprocating piece by a cam

: bedclothes consisting of a lightweight cloth covering (an afghan or bedspread) that is casually thrown over something

: casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly

throw verb

: propel through the air

: move violently, energetically, or carelessly

: to remove

: place or put with great energy

: convey or communicate; of a smile, a look, a physical gesture

: cause to go on or to be engaged or set in operation

: put or send forth

: to put into a state or activity hastily, suddenly, or carelessly

: cause to be confused emotionally

: utter with force; utter vehemently

: organize or be responsible for

: make on a potter's wheel

: cause to fall off

: throw (a die) out onto a flat surface

: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly

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  • Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
  • Who threw a stone at my dog?
  • When the king died, the kingdom was thrown into chaos.
  • Maybe it's time to throw in the towel.
  • Some cruise ships throw their trash directly into the sea.
  • Please throw me the ball.
  • Don't throw away this magazine.
  • Don't throw anything away.
  • He threw the banana away.
  • She threw her drinking husband out of the house.
  • He threw all of his books away.
  • I think I'm gonna throw up.
  • They are going to throw a party for Sam.
  • The elephant was throwing its trunk around.
  • "Throw him to the lions!" said the princess.
  • He threw a stone at the dog.
  • He was thrown in prison for robbery.
  • Let's throw all these things away.
  • The cops threw tear-gas bombs into the building.
  • I don't throw rocks at anyone.

    • Words related to 'throw'

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