free throw
Americannoun
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free throws
plural
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of free throw
First recorded in 1890–95
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If not, then maybe the free throw shots won’t go in.
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
A free throw from Mikal Bridges and Anunoby either side of Dylan Harper's two missed attempts for the Spurs sealed a memorable victory for the Knicks.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
Knicks coach Mike Brown, hardly a confrontationalist, wondered out loud about San Antonio’s 24-to-8 free throw advantage in the second half.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 9, 2026
With 40.9 seconds left in the game, Marcus Smart scored, was fouled and made the free throw for a 110-109 Lakers lead.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
A penalty kick is like a free throw in basketball, only better, because the coach picks the player who takes it.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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