throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over
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transitive verb

1
: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
2
: to refuse to accept : reject

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Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Easy to style with a pair of linen pants, a mini skirt, or even thrown over a swimsuit at the beach. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026 The mochila was designed to be quickly thrown over the saddle of the next galloping rider as the mail delivery continued its route. — Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 His previous season high was 86 pitches, thrown over 3 ⅓ innings in Cleveland. — Matt Kawahara, Houston Chronicle, 4 May 2026 This time, Royals catcher Salvador Perez sailed a throw over Loftin, who was covering second base. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw over

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of throw over was in 1835

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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20over. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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