throw together
phrase
1
: to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner
a bookshelf hastily thrown together
2
: to bring into casual association
… different kinds of people are thrown together …—
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The word conjures a chef who throws together foods without concern for culture or tradition, says Liberda, who describes his fare as Kansas City barbecue with Thai inspiration.
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Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
A lot of these World Cup teams are sort of thrown together and haven't played much with each other.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
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Charlie Kolodziej,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
A lot of these World Cup teams are sort of thrown together and haven't played much with each other.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
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“Throw together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20together. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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