How to Use throw on in a Sentence

throw on

verb
  • That record is easy to throw on a graphic.
    — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Just throw on a heel to finish the look.
    — Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
  • To do the latter, throw on a pair of white sneakers.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
  • Her mother wore her blonde pixie slicked back and threw on a pair of shades.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Learn how to make your own wreath or watch a local artist throw on the pottery wheel.
    — Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Then throw on your favorite calming playlist, sit back, and enjoy the flight.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Adames couldn’t reach second base in time to get the force play, but threw on to first base to get the third out.
    — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • It can be used as a beach cover-up, worn over a tank, and thrown on after sundown.
    — Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 6 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
  • When deciding on which hook to throw on your Texas rig, don’t stress over it too much.
    — Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The throw went to second base, which Gagnon barely beat the throw on to load the bases.
    — Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
  • This set throws on multiple silver gems on a classic for a retro mani.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 June 2026
  • Both are breezy, lightweight, and easy to throw on for last-minute lunch plans or golden hour cocktails.
    — Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
  • One of the best ways to look put together without thinking a ton is to throw on a dress.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Wrap that up with barrel jeans or straight-leg pants, then throw on mesh ballet flats and a work tote—you’re good to go.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 June 2026
  • Mendoza is accurate with the football and can make every throw on the field.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Locals opt for pieces that are easy to throw on but still elevate an outfit, like this cropped jacket.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • This breezy, spaghetti-strap dress is easy to throw on and still look completely put together.
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026
  • So to reel it in, Pillsbury and his band threw on a sitar — which made the cut on a few songs — and a flute solo.
    — Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Dozens upon dozens of extra throws on an otherwise empty field.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 June 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
  • Nineteen of his 29 pitches thrown on Thursday were strikes.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • The flowy silhouette is perfect for throwing on over a bathing suit or lounging in after a day in the sun.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • They are lined with a mid-weight fleece fabric that’s perfect for throwing on to warm up at the gym or for running errands.
    — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Think an old-fashioned soda shop and ice-cream parlor, with red-vinyl booths and a jukebox for throwing on some oldies.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 11 June 2026
  • Wear it with sandals to the beach, throw on sneakers for wandering around town, and add a cardigan when the evening gets breezy.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 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
  • Wear the flowy silhouette in a bright print to turn heads in the right way—then throw on a sun hat and a raffia tote bag for good measure.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 28 May 2026
  • Eggs in bags thrown on the ground will hatch in the spring and develop into larvae that could reinfest the plants.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
  • But Wilkins delivered a big throw on his last attempt and the meet invites started to come back his way.
    — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026

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