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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Fall has arrived, and in many parts of the country, that means parents will need to throw on another layer for school drop-off, a last-minute grocery store run, or their teen’s soccer game. Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025 Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025 Hurts unfurled a deep throw on first-and-15. Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 6 Oct. 2025 At that point, he was thrown on the bottom bunk bed while still wearing handcuffs, the affidavit said. Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025 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 9 Oct. 2025.

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