throw on

phrasal verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on

: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)

She threw on her coat and ran out the door.

Let me throw some shoes on.

: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch

He threw on the lights.

Examples of throw on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Then throw on Sojos Retro Aviator Sunglasses during hot, sunny days. —

Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 27 May 2024 They are basically trapped inside these companies with the debt these companies throw on them. —

CBS News, 24 May 2024 Menlo fielders made the right reads and accurate throws on an errorless night, and its runners took advantage of Lincoln’s mistakes with alert baserunning to score a pair of unearned runs. —

Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 23 May 2024 Shoppers can get a trendy pair of bike shorts for $9, along with a lightweight sweater that can be thrown on top of any outfit. —

Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024 Carter squared up a heater that was thrown on the inside corner. —

Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024 Simply throw on your favorite coat, sneakers or boots, and accessorize with your favorite statement sunglasses. —

Taylor Jean Stephan, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024 This style could be added to your wardrobe for other major events, dinners, or gatherings. Strapless Gowns Strapless gowns are one of the easiest styles to throw on and not think too much about. —

Essence, 9 Apr. 2024 Two more miscues followed in the third with first baseman Ryan Noda throwing the ball away on an infield hit by Valdez and starter Joe Boyle making a wild throw on a pickoff attempt at second base. —

Josh Dubow, The Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2024

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