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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The Mira two-piece set is an effortlessly chic ensemble that is relaxed and easy to throw on.
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Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Tensions began in the fourth inning when Contreras tried to beat out a throw on a grounder to deep third and slid head-first into first base, tripping up first baseman Kody Clemens.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 May 2026
There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Both are breezy, lightweight, and easy to throw on for last-minute lunch plans or golden hour cocktails.
—Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
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Morgan Evans, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
Tensions began in the fourth inning when Contreras tried to beat out a throw on a grounder to deep third and slid head-first into first base, tripping up first baseman Kody Clemens.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 May 2026
There are other commendations that could be thrown on, like how this might be McCartney’s best album of the 21st century.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
Both are breezy, lightweight, and easy to throw on for last-minute lunch plans or golden hour cocktails.
—Vanessa L. Powell, Travel + Leisure, 23 May 2026
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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