throw on
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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This Lepunuo set is lightweight, perfect for summer travels, and is a more polished alternative to a denim shirt and T-shirt, but just as easy to throw on.
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Fine, throw on that tracksuit and shades, pull up to the gym, drop 35 points and grab 10 rebounds, almost with a shrug, as Mitchell did to help the Cavs win Game 3 Saturday, 116-109.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The throw went to second base, which Gagnon barely beat the throw on to load the bases.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
They are lined with a mid-weight fleece fabric that’s perfect for throwing on to warm up at the gym or for running errands.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
Fine, throw on that tracksuit and shades, pull up to the gym, drop 35 points and grab 10 rebounds, almost with a shrug, as Mitchell did to help the Cavs win Game 3 Saturday, 116-109.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 10 May 2026
The throw went to second base, which Gagnon barely beat the throw on to load the bases.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
They are lined with a mid-weight fleece fabric that’s perfect for throwing on to warm up at the gym or for running errands.
—Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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