throwing

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propel something through the air v.
confuse v.

VERB

propel something through the air

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bunt deliver drive fire fling flip force heave hurl lift lob pitch push put send shove start thrust

STRONG

bandy barrage bombard buck butt cant cast catapult chuck dash discharge dislodge fell flick floor impel lapidate launch overturn overwhelm peg pellet pelt pepper precipitate project scatter shower shy sling splatter spray sprinkle stone strew toss tumble unhorse unseat upset volley waft

WEAK

fling off let fly let go

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade pull receive repress stop

STRONG

collect gather hold keep slow

WEAK

catch explain help

VERB

confuse

Synonyms

STRONG

addle astonish baffle befuddle bewilder confound disconcert distract disturb dizzy dumbfound fluster unsettle upset

WEAK

mix up throw off

Antonyms

STRONG

calm clarify clear up comfort enlighten explain order settle soothe

WEAK

catch help receive

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throwing

Here’s what I learned by throwing a “money party” — and my tips for how you can host one, too.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 10, 2026

In other words, he's not throwing his tech boss buddy under the bus.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

A two-time Pro Bowl selection who is just two seasons removed from throwing for 23 touchdowns and three interceptions over 17 games, Herbert has only five touchdowns and a league-high 10 interceptions this year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

Not content with throwing a few haymakers, Bauer quickly notched a “Gordie Howe Hat Trick”—the hockey term for recording a fight, a goal, and an assist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

“You did it,” Ma says, throwing her hands up.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

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