throw on
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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Style it with sandals or heels, and then throw on a denim jacket when the evening gets chilly.
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
And what better way to celebrate than by having two women throw on boxing mitts and wail on each other in the middle of a street?
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
For bonus points, throw on a charm bracelet or a beaded necklace to really bring the look together.
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Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 July 2026
Brazil threw on plenty of attacking talent after that, but the game looked destined for extra time.
—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
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Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
And what better way to celebrate than by having two women throw on boxing mitts and wail on each other in the middle of a street?
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
For bonus points, throw on a charm bracelet or a beaded necklace to really bring the look together.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
1 July 2026
Brazil threw on plenty of attacking talent after that, but the game looked destined for extra time.
—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for throw on
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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