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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Make like Kendall Jenner and stick to the very basics (white tee, black jeans, matching booties, suede bag), then give your ensemble a twist by throwing on a slightly unexpected suede jacket. — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026 The Falcons went three-and-out on their second drive, a series done in when a check-down throw on 2nd-and-7 to Robinson was unproductive and then the Falcons were penalized for having too many players in the huddle on third down. — AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026 Craig made an inaccurate throw on second down and the drive stalled, forcing McCashland, who hit 39- and 37-yard tries, into a longer attempt. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026 Aside from his mobility/ability to escape pressure and his proficiency in throwing on the run (two very valuable skills), Willis hasn’t done anything else at even an average level of what’s expected from a franchise quarterback. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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