throw together

phrase

Synonyms of throw togethernext
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 togetherRichard Sennett

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Maine Democrats threw together a mini-primary to replace their US Senate nominee. David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 July 2026 But projects thrown together in a matter of weeks rarely hold up to scrutiny from admissions readers. Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 Cool down on a hot summer day with an ice cream cake the kids will love, or throw together an easy no-bake cake or pie for a last-minute party or picnic with our best summer cake and pie recipes. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Tequila, lime juice, and grapefruit soda team up in one sublime sipper that's easy enough to throw together for an impromptu happy hour. Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw together

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“Throw together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20together. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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