throw
verb (used with object)
to propel or cast in any way, especially to project or propel from the hand by a sudden forward motion or straightening of the arm and wrist.
throwing
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present participleof throw.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Kind of like Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert has this season, throwing an interception in every game so far.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
Their makers carefully selected the wood and shaped the spears to achieve a balance suitable for throwing, much like modern javelins.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
"This isn't just a nutritional loss, it's also a financial one; you're effectively throwing away a substantial portion of what you've paid for."
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Plus there’s a legal framework for judges throwing these cases out, right?
From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026
The moon was up, full and white, throwing sharp shadows away from me.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
