throw on
phrasal verb
threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on
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.
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That youth and inexperience was on display Saturday with multiple errors and errant throws on the base paths leading to runs.
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
Both are breezy, lightweight, and easy to throw on for last-minute lunch plans or golden hour cocktails.
—Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
To have that thrown on her as well is a huge pressure for her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Plus, this isn’t the first time Gaines has broken out a green dress (or two), and her latest iteration is especially easy to throw on for casual and formal occasions.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 24 May 2025
Both are breezy, lightweight, and easy to throw on for last-minute lunch plans or golden hour cocktails.
—Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
To have that thrown on her as well is a huge pressure for her.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 May 2025
Plus, this isn’t the first time Gaines has broken out a green dress (or two), and her latest iteration is especially easy to throw on for casual and formal occasions.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 May 2025
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 5 Jun. 2025.
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