A THROW Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

a throw

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for each one The kids sold cups of lemonade at their stand for 99 cents a throw.

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Recent Examples of a throw Koss saw the opportunity and never stopped running, diving into third without a throw. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 Frustrated Young forced a throw Young was pressured on all three of his turnovers, including the first of two interceptions by Pro Bowl safety Calen Bullock. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Lopez sprinted to third, rounded the bag and safely slid headfirst underneath a throw home from Red Sox center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Moore, who had been a standout in his first training camp, hurt his ankle contesting a throw from New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston in Saturday’s preseason loss. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026 One-on-one notes Williams looked strong in receiver-defensive back one-on-ones, showing good coverage against Allen and Rice, including a pass breakup on a throw intended for Allen. — Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 The Guardians tacked on two more in the seventh on a play in which Kwan was credited for a steal of home and two errors were charged to Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who dropped a throw and threw wildly to third. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Siri, batting for Josh Lowe, tied it 2-all with his RBI double to left-center and stole third without a throw. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

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