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.
will be throwing
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future progressiveof throw.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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Danson: Yeah, but our kids will be throwing up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2025
As you’re crate digging, you’ll be able to experience that feeling firsthand at the fair, where DJs will be throwing down live vinyl sets throughout the day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2025
“Tommy John’s operation 50 years ago was September 25th, 1974. So Ohtani will be throwing his first sim game 50 years almost to the date of the first Tommy John, which is pretty wild.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2024
Even if they don’t, Cousins will be throwing a lot of passes to a lot of good receivers in a system that is suited to him.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 6, 2022
“Yes, miss. I was assuring your friend that once we catch the perpetrator, we will be throwing the book at him.”
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
