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throws

  • plural
    of throw.
    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.
  • present tense form
    of throw (3rd person singular).
    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.

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She then throws a drink of her own.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

NBA officials have placed a larger emphasis on flopping this season, along with limiting use of off-arm force against defenders, reckless closeouts and time wasting on free throws.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

Victor Wembanyama made just one basket in 13 attempts for the Spurs but contributed 13 rebounds and six blocked shots and scored 12 points largely thanks to 10 free throws.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

‘The Strange Case’. . . throws the emphasis on the word ‘case,’ but Stevenson’s actual title puts its burden on ‘strange.’

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

But then she stands on her tiptoes and throws her arms around me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer