throw down
verb
threw down; thrown down; throwing down; throws down
Examples of throw down in a Sentence
throw down the gun, and put your hands up
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Cap and Winter Soldier throw down with Iron Man, plus fans see a high-profile debut from Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) and Spider-Man (Tom Holland).
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But to access these trophy hunting opportunities, all of these states require non-resident hunters to draw tags in a lottery, hire an outfitter, or throw down for a pricey lease — or in some cases, a combination of the three.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
Klay Thompson, who officially made his debut as Megan’s man on the black carpet, threw down a cool $50,000 for two tickets to Super Bowl LX.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 July 2025
That gives Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez a clear angle to throw down to third base.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 July 2025
But to access these trophy hunting opportunities, all of these states require non-resident hunters to draw tags in a lottery, hire an outfitter, or throw down for a pricey lease — or in some cases, a combination of the three.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
Klay Thompson, who officially made his debut as Megan’s man on the black carpet, threw down a cool $50,000 for two tickets to Super Bowl LX.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 July 2025
That gives Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez a clear angle to throw down to third base.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for throw down
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“Throw down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20down. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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