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 game will mark a rematch of Super Bowl XLIX and the infamous late-game interception Russell Wilson threw on the goal line.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Use a pendant necklace to dress up a funnel-neck jacket or a tank top; throw on some tassel earrings to make a statement with a little black dress or a sharp suit.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Pretti, who was legally licensed to carry a weapon, was seen being thrown on the ground by agents, who took a handgun from his waistband.
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Herbert is extremely athletic and excellent at throwing on the run.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Use a pendant necklace to dress up a funnel-neck jacket or a tank top; throw on some tassel earrings to make a statement with a little black dress or a sharp suit.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Pretti, who was legally licensed to carry a weapon, was seen being thrown on the ground by agents, who took a handgun from his waistband.
—Ken Molestina, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Herbert is extremely athletic and excellent at throwing on the run.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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