THROW OVER Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

throw over

verb

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 While Real Housewives from myriad cities are known to fight like cats and dogs (and even throw over a table or two), Patton and Nepola have managed to keep their friendship intact throughout all seven seasons. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked? —

Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026 No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit. —

Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw over

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That’s still intense emotional and intellectual material for a mainstream TV series, but the Muschiettis, much like King, refuse to frame their work as an abstract allegory.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng—a hedge fund billionaire who controls nearly the entire company—has spent years refusing outside money.

— Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 May 2026