Throw and Thrust

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Throw

Throw verb - To send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm.
Usage example: threw a life preserver to the drowning man
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Thrust is a synonym for throw in propel something through the air topic. In some cases you can use "Thrust" instead the word "Throw" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like move quickly. popular alternative
Nearby Words: thrown, throwing, thrower

Thrust

Thrust verb - Place or put with great energy.
Usage example: thrust the money in the hands of the beggar
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Throw is a synonym for thrust. You can use "Throw" instead the word "Thrust" as a verb or a noun. popular alternative
Nearby Word: thrusting

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old old throw old thrust
good good throw good thrust
high high throw high thrust
safe safe throw safe thrust
Other adjectives: complete, instant, original, single, forward, simple, strong, powerful, big, weak, quick, main, key, extra, additional, basic.

Common collocations

fire throw fire thrust fire
people throw people thrust people
way throw way thrust way
barrel throw barrel thrust barrel
Other words: weapon, shield, spear, sword, enemy, gun, objects.
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