throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over
Synonyms of throw overnext

transitive verb

1
: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
2
: to refuse to accept : reject

Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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There are cars missing wheels; vans thrown over highway guardrails; trucks flipped on their tops. Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025 Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025 Tuck it into jeans for an easy going-out outfit or throw over your sports bra and leggings for a morning walk. Amber Cardullo, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025 She was then pulled from the trunk and thrown over a bridge above Curtis Creek. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throw over

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of throw over was in 1835

Cite this Entry

“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20over. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.

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