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.
have thrown
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present perfectof throw.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The collision is thought to have thrown enormous amounts of dust and debris into the atmosphere, reducing sunlight and contributing to a dramatic period of cooling known as an impact winter.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
The long flights and early start have thrown each teams' regular routine out of kilter.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
And his 1.79 earned-run average ranked second among NL pitchers who have thrown at least 50 innings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
AI analysts say the administration’s recent moves have thrown the model approval process into chaos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
In Phnom Penh, I would have thrown up if someone told me I would have to eat those things.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
