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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Light a fire, throw on some patties, maybe check the temp with a trusty meat thermometer, and you’re nearly done.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
Goodloe started building a demo during the writing session, giving it a John Mellencamp guitar sound and throwing on gang vocals to enhance the party spirit.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 July 2025
When the Philadelphia Eagles throw on the pads for training camp this month, the void of No. 55 will be massive.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Whether styled with a wide-brim hat like Alba, worn under a breezy matching set like Hayek, or thrown on with an oversized button-down shirt like Lopez, there are so many ways to make bikinis work for your style.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 July 2025
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 July 2025
Goodloe started building a demo during the writing session, giving it a John Mellencamp guitar sound and throwing on gang vocals to enhance the party spirit.
—Tom Roland, Billboard, 16 July 2025
When the Philadelphia Eagles throw on the pads for training camp this month, the void of No. 55 will be massive.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Whether styled with a wide-brim hat like Alba, worn under a breezy matching set like Hayek, or thrown on with an oversized button-down shirt like Lopez, there are so many ways to make bikinis work for your style.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 11 July 2025
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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