throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over

transitive verb

1
: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
2
: to refuse to accept : reject

Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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The second, hit by Gurriel, was fielded cleanly by Bogaerts, who then sailed a throw over Arraez at first base that bounced into the Padres’ dugout. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025 Backup inside linebacker Jack Gibbens failed to rip the ball away from undrafted rookie tight end Gee Scott on a throw over the middle. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 24 July 2025 Even with the zipper issue, this top was great for everything from working out and running errands to throwing over a bikini at the pool. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2025 Five men threw over 22 meters, which is the first time in history this has ever happened. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for throw over

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw over was in 1835

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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20over. Accessed 10 Aug. 2025.

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