throwing back

verb

Definition of throwing backnext
present participle of throw back
as in worsening

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  1. worsening
  2. falling
  3. returning
Verb
  • Severe heat is expected to continue worsening as a result of climate change, with a wealth of studies showing that as the planet warms, heat waves are becoming more likely, more intense and longer-lasting.
    Denise Chow, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Scientists worldwide believe that the use of fossil fuels is worsening the greenhouse effect, leading to intense warming, extreme climate events, and longer dry spells.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of worsening
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  • To counter falling snow levels, resorts are already turning to artificial snow machines, which further contribute to climate change through their expansive use of energy.
    BYRyan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
  • While the company's business model is fairly recession resilient, falling asset prices would almost certainly lead to at least a temporary drop in revenue and net income.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of falling
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  • Also returning is the ComplexCon panel and live talk lineup, which will feature cultural commentators and creatives exploring pop-culture topics.
    Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Post 41 was established in 1945, for returning Latino veterans, who felt unwelcome at the existing Legion club.
    Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of returning
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Thesaurus Entries Near throwing back

throwing away

throwing back

throwing cold water on

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