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throwing
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Divide throwing into syllables:

throw · ing

How to pronounce throwing:

Definition of throwing:

throwing (verb):
to propel through the air by a forward motion of the hand and arm

Synonyms for throwing:

tossingpeltingtossflingingbowlingshyprojectchuckingsendlaunch
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