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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In another picture, Abrams throws on a pair of shades himself while Garth places a kiss on his cheek.
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The slightly oversized cut keeps it comfy, perfect for throwing on over tank tops and T-shirts.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Beck made key throws on both of those drives.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
This was before Cam threw on his brother’s football equipment and charged straight into telephone poles.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
The slightly oversized cut keeps it comfy, perfect for throwing on over tank tops and T-shirts.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
Beck made key throws on both of those drives.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
This was before Cam threw on his brother’s football equipment and charged straight into telephone poles.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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