as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Recent Examples of throw over
There are cars missing wheels; vans thrown over highway guardrails; trucks flipped on their tops.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Tuck it into jeans for an easy going-out outfit or throw over your sports bra and leggings for a morning walk.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
She was then pulled from the trunk and thrown over a bridge above Curtis Creek.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
Tuck it into jeans for an easy going-out outfit or throw over your sports bra and leggings for a morning walk.
—Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
She was then pulled from the trunk and thrown over a bridge above Curtis Creek.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for throw over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw over
Verb
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Protesters stood in front of the main gate and refused to leave.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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If at a certain point the person refuses to cooperate, recruiters resort to blackmail, Andriy said, threatening to hand over the correspondence to the SBU.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Zelenskyy previously stressed that the timing and format of any elections are matters solely for Ukraine and its citizens, rejecting any suggestion that the Kremlin could dictate the process.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The council also rejected, narrowly, a flat 2% increase suggested by Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez in a 7-8 vote.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driver and bicyclist declined to be transported to the hospital, according to officials.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Feb. 2026
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The sheriff declined to answer several questions, including one from a reporter who asked if there was a ransom demanded.—
Adam Sabes , Michael Ruiz , Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Still, the trio may not want to pass up making Latin history again.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
8 Feb. 2026
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And for me, the opportunity to work with coach Harbaugh was too good to pass up.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Check expiration dates and throw out any expired products.—
Kaylei Fear,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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Defendants in both sets of suits have said the actions should be thrown out under a powerful 1996 law called Section 230 that shields internet publishers from liability for user content.—
Sonja Sharp,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20over. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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