A THROW Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

a throw

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for each one The kids sold cups of lemonade at their stand for 99 cents a throw.

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Recent Examples of a throw The interception came on a throw intended for FSU’s Duce Robinson, the Seminoles’ 6-6, 230-pound star receiver who had five catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns on the game. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026 Sam Darnold tried forcing a throw into double coverage along the sideline, losing sight of Denver cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Henderson picked it up and sailed a throw to first, allowing the tying run to score. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 Off a throw-in, San Diego forward Trinity Byars collected the ball and found Godfrey for the opening goal in the fourth minute. — ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026 Nothing finishes a room quite like a throw draped over the arm of a sofa. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026 Ryan Vilade and Diaz walked and as the Yankees mishandled a throw in attempting a double play on Liam Hicks’ grounder, Vilade made a heads-up dash for home. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026 The throw should have gone to second base, but Dobnak apparently wasn’t aware that Witt was ready for a throw. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Remember that blankets need enough space in the washing machine drum to move freely and rinse adequately, so don’t add a throw to a heavy or already packed laundry load. — Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 18 Sep. 2026

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