Used in a Sentence

throated

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for throated.

Editorial note

A full throated defense of Eclipse is a difficult proposition, because there's so much very wrong with it.

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Quick take

(in combination) Having the specified type of throat.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of throated gathered in one view.

adjective

(in combination) Having the specified type of throat.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for throated.

adjective

(in combination) Having the specified type of throat.

Example sentences

1

A full throated defense of Eclipse is a difficult proposition, because there's so much very wrong with it.

2

Heaven forbid you have an opinion on (for example) gay marriage if that opinion is anything BUT full throated support.

3

It's remarkable that he has the full-throated support of the theocrats while being blatantly an atheist.

4

Although not as far, the much smaller (.15oz versus 4.2oz) ruby-throated hummingbird makes a lengthy, non-stop trip across the ocean as well.

5

There was no possibility that anything would come of this speech other than an effectively unchallenged full-throated defense of the NSA's programs.

6

Rarely does a media company write a full-throated apology letter, and almost never for the actions of users/readers who break their rules.

7

Why are those groups of people not worthy of support, full-throated or otherwise?

8

One needs look no further than Cato's full-throated endorsement of oil subsidies[2].

9

I suppose I'm expected to give a full-throated defense of the Matasano post, which I wrote, but I'm not going to.

10

This is a full-throated and compelling defense of double-blinded, randomized, controlled trials even - and especially - in resource-constrained situations with a terrible disease like Ebola.

11

Full-on loud-throated American juche stuff at beginning of tariffs.

12

However, 1) he is right, and 2) systemd's recent full-throated embrace of AI for programming make it clear that systemd really is in dire need of a fork.

Quote examples

1

How in the world is that a "full-throated endorsement of oil subsidies"?

2

I'm not interested in diving into what you mean by "full-throated support," but would instead like to ask, why shouldn't they?

3

>I'm not interested in diving into what you mean by "full-throated support," but would instead like to ask, why shouldn't they?

4

If you're offered an intercompany transfer, why don't you counteroffer with something like: "I'd love a change to test-drive the day-to-day aspects of the job before I can give a full-throated yes.

Proper noun examples

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Yet a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird can fly 450 miles (20 hours) nonstop over water when migrating, which I've always found amazing.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use throated in a sentence?

A full throated defense of Eclipse is a difficult proposition, because there's so much very wrong with it.

What does throated mean?

(in combination) Having the specified type of throat.

What part of speech is throated?

throated is commonly used as adjective.