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To put something somewhere carelessly

throw

verb

to put something somewhere in a quick careless way

toss

verb

to throw something somewhere gently or in a slightly careless way

chuck

verb

to put something somewhere in a careless way

plunk

verb

to put someone or something down somewhere in a careless or noisy way

dump

verb

to put something somewhere in a careless way, especially something that is heavy

shove

verb

to move something, or to put it somewhere, quickly and carelessly

stick

verb

to put something somewhere quickly and without taking much care

clap

verb

to suddenly put something somewhere

plop

verb

to drop something carelessly but gently onto a surface

slap

verb

to put something on a surface quickly and without much attention

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