throw on

verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on
Synonyms of throw onnext
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.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

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Just throw on a heel to finish the look. Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026 Style it with sandals or heels, and then throw on a denim jacket when the evening gets chilly. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 For me, that means throwing on a basic tee or tank and pairing it with any variation of a skirt or pair of shorts. Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 26 June 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 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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