- past tense form of throw.
threw
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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She stopped in the middle of the woods during a walk, looked with disapproval at my light jacket, and threw her hands up in mock confusion, surveying the snow-encrusted pines.
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
Limited by multiple injuries to just 16 appearances this season, he was activated off the injured list Friday and threw 17 pitches in the ninth, giving up a single and striking out two batters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Dirk van Duijvenbode fought back from 4-1 down to defeat Sweden's Viktor Tingstrom 6-4, while Ryan Searle threw four 180s as he dispatched former world champion Rob Cross 6-2.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The lack of reaction threw the audience inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Night after night, Albany’s influential citizens threw parties in honor of the fabulous Fox sisters.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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