as in to choke
to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe
I was so angry at what he was saying that I could have throttled him!
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Recent Examples of throttle
Behind a vintage performance from Marquez and a power surge by Hunter Goodman, the Rockies throttled the Padres 9-3, snapping an eight-game losing streak.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
The coverage players accelerated toward the goal line before throttling down and sealing off the returner.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Provider congestion: When more people are online (evenings, weekends, holidays), ISPs use speed throttling to manage overcrowded networks.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
For comparison, a single line on AT&T's Unlimited Extra EL plan costs $75.99 for unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data up to 75GB before throttling.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
The coverage players accelerated toward the goal line before throttling down and sealing off the returner.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 10 May 2025
Provider congestion: When more people are online (evenings, weekends, holidays), ISPs use speed throttling to manage overcrowded networks.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
For comparison, a single line on AT&T's Unlimited Extra EL plan costs $75.99 for unlimited talk, text, and high-speed data up to 75GB before throttling.
—Iyaz Akhtar, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throttle
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Many of these artisans — traditionally known for their boldness and innovation — are finding ways to maintain quality and brand integrity without asking loyal customers to choke on the price.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
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Chia seed water can be a choking hazard, so make sure the seeds are thoroughly soaked to prevent choking.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
26 May 2025
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According to Maggi, someone called police about 10:40 a.m. to report a man was strangling a woman in the area of Normal Avenue just west of Parks Avenue.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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She had been beaten about the face and neck and strangled, cops said at the time.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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“Throttle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throttle. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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