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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The sleek-looking, wide-leg bottoms are easy to throw on and go, and they are made from a buttery-soft knit that will keep me as comfortable as possible during all my travels.
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Keep it daytime-appropriate and throw on a basic cotton tee or a comfy long-sleeve top.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
No flag was thrown on either player.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Boos erupted from the crowd when the squirrel was finally captured when a jacket was thrown on top of it.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Keep it daytime-appropriate and throw on a basic cotton tee or a comfy long-sleeve top.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
No flag was thrown on either player.
—February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Boos erupted from the crowd when the squirrel was finally captured when a jacket was thrown on top of it.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
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 25 Feb. 2026.
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