as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Recent Examples of throw over
He’s shown an ability to process at a high level, but he can get stuck on reads, leading to late throws over the middle that get him in trouble.
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The light-as-air cardigan will keep your shoulders warm and covered on chilly evenings and can be thrown over a dress or a tank top and shorts.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
San Francisco’s starting pitcher, Robbie Ray, caught Blanco leaning toward the bag and threw over to first as Blanco broke to second.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
The light-as-air cardigan will keep your shoulders warm and covered on chilly evenings and can be thrown over a dress or a tank top and shorts.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
San Francisco’s starting pitcher, Robbie Ray, caught Blanco leaning toward the bag and threw over to first as Blanco broke to second.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw over
Verb
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Glover refused, and Pierce told her to turn around as she was being arrested.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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Molina-Neave was arrested in San Antonio, Texas, in 2006 but refused extradition to Denver.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
7 July 2025
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New York Senator Julia Salazar, who was among the electeds observing hearings Thursday called for New Yorkers to reject what is happening inside lower Manhattan immigration courts.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
5 July 2025
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Last summer, West Ham had a verbal offer of £15m rejected by Al Ittihad for midfielder N’Golo Kante, then 33.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Disney officials declined to comment on individual plans out of respect for all guests.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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Cal Fire officials declined to comment on whether either of the companies has had prior violations or enforcement actions, citing the active investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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Whether it’s packed with chicken or shrimp and served as a main dish, or filled with veggies and cheese, pasta salads are the one dish that nobody passes up.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
4 July 2025
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Swipe up for everything your closet is missing—these early deals are too good to pass up.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 July 2025
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The first 20,000 fans will receive a Barry Bonds bobblehead, and Bonds will throw out the ceremonial first pitch in addition to other pregame festivities honoring the all-time home run king.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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His young daughter Olivia threw out the first pitch to David.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20over. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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