throw on
phrasal verb
threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on
1
: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)
She threw on her coat and ran out the door.
Let me throw some shoes on.
2
: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch
He threw on the lights.
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Finish off your outfit by throwing on your favorite oversized sweater.
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Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Purdy threw on the run, nearly crossing the line of scrimmage, after two defenders in coverage came up in case Purdy tried to run for his third touchdown.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The lightweight, capri-style bottoms look so stylish and would be ideal for throwing on over my swimsuit or pairing with an airy white button-down.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
No flag was thrown on the play and Cleveland came out the victor.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
Purdy threw on the run, nearly crossing the line of scrimmage, after two defenders in coverage came up in case Purdy tried to run for his third touchdown.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
The lightweight, capri-style bottoms look so stylish and would be ideal for throwing on over my swimsuit or pairing with an airy white button-down.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025
No flag was thrown on the play and Cleveland came out the victor.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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