Synonyms

thrown

American

[throhn] / θroʊn /

verb

a past participle of throw.

thrown British

/ θrəʊn /

verb

the past participle of throw

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Other Word Forms

unthrown adjective
well-thrown adjective

Example Sentences

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I thought our protection looked really good today and there was a lot of exotic defenses thrown at them, so I was proud of the way they handled it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Many in Islamabad nonetheless were proud of their country's role in navigating a possible end to weeks of fighting that has killed thousands and thrown the global economy into turmoil.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

“There’s going to be all sorts of curveballs thrown at you, sometimes faster than you hope,” Joly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Monday's protest follows a demonstration on Wednesday, when objects were also thrown amid angry scenes.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

“I got thrown onto my back in utter darkness,” Sue remembered.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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