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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He was composed in the pocket while under pressure and delivered accurate throws on the touchdown plays to Dissly and Lambert-Smith in the first half.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
So Baker threw on the brakes, leapt and plucked the ball off Dial's helmet for a spectacular catch and perhaps even more impressive body control.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
Seemingly everyone and their brother is throwing on blaze orange, tromping around the woods, and maybe having a beer or two after the hunt.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
Light a fire, throw on some patties, maybe check the temp with a trusty meat thermometer, and you’re nearly done.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 31 July 2025
So Baker threw on the brakes, leapt and plucked the ball off Dial's helmet for a spectacular catch and perhaps even more impressive body control.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2025
Seemingly everyone and their brother is throwing on blaze orange, tromping around the woods, and maybe having a beer or two after the hunt.
—Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 23 July 2025
Light a fire, throw on some patties, maybe check the temp with a trusty meat thermometer, and you’re nearly done.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
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 4 Aug. 2025.
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