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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All that just to throw on a pair of sweatpants.
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Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
On the other end of the spectrum, the platform just acquired distribution rights for a raft of Ringer podcasts, increasing the chances sports fans throw on Netflix rather than YouTube when looking for sports chatter without having to shell out for more exclusive game rights.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The event was exclusively catered to 14 to 22-year-olds, and GloRilla’s set was interrupted after what fans perceived to be a bottle was thrown on stage.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
For a costume that takes no more than 30 seconds to perfect, simply place a dark cap on your head, throw on a matching jacket and walk around with a longing look on your face.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
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Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
On the other end of the spectrum, the platform just acquired distribution rights for a raft of Ringer podcasts, increasing the chances sports fans throw on Netflix rather than YouTube when looking for sports chatter without having to shell out for more exclusive game rights.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The event was exclusively catered to 14 to 22-year-olds, and GloRilla’s set was interrupted after what fans perceived to be a bottle was thrown on stage.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
For a costume that takes no more than 30 seconds to perfect, simply place a dark cap on your head, throw on a matching jacket and walk around with a longing look on your face.
—Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 27 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 29 Oct. 2025.
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