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Throes vs. Throws
Throes
Examples:
In the throes of economic reform, policies shift rapidly.The novel was written in the throes of her darkest days.He was in the throes of passion, unable to think clearly.
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Throws
Examples:
The pitcher throws with remarkable speed and accuracy.Every weekend she throws amazing parties for her friends.The juggler throws the balls into the air effortlessly.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Throes often appears in the context of severe pain or struggle, hinting at an intense experience.
- The spelling of throws with an ow matches with the action, similar to how you throw a ball.
- Remember, throes has an e and relates to emotions and experiences.
- Throws is a verb action you actively perform, while throes are what you might be caught up in.
- Visualize throes as chaotic waves of emotions or situations you endure, which helps distinguish it from the action of throws.
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