throw up
verb
threw up; thrown up; throwing up; throws up
Phrases
throw up one's hands
: to admit defeat
in the end throws up his hands in despair—
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Examples of throw up in a Sentence
she must have eaten something that didn't agree with her because she threw up right after dinner
when the townspeople realized that the President's motorcade would be coming through on its way to the conference, they threw up a hasty “Welcome” sign
Recent Examples on the Web
And until then, if someone throws up in your hot tub, charge them a hell of a cleaning fee.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
Alexandra Daddario Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Husband Andrew Form After 'Loss': 'Overjoyed'
But the cast explained that things became more obvious when Daddario would throw up in between takes.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
This can be enough to throw you off your patterns, leading you to throw up your hands and just do whatever feels right.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2024
The sulfate, paraben, petrolatum, and mineral oil-free shampoo is also a winner for anyone who wants to add grip to their hair before throwing up a quick French twist before heading to work or high pony before hitting the gym.
—Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
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Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024
Alexandra Daddario Is Pregnant, Expecting First Baby with Husband Andrew Form After 'Loss': 'Overjoyed'
But the cast explained that things became more obvious when Daddario would throw up in between takes.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 29 July 2024
This can be enough to throw you off your patterns, leading you to throw up your hands and just do whatever feels right.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2024
The sulfate, paraben, petrolatum, and mineral oil-free shampoo is also a winner for anyone who wants to add grip to their hair before throwing up a quick French twist before heading to work or high pony before hitting the gym.
—Maria Conti, Southern Living, 26 July 2024
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“Throw up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20up. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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