throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over

Synonyms of throw over next

transitive verb

: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty

: to refuse to accept : reject

Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles

Recent Examples on the Web The pullover half-zip sweater is chic and perfect for throwing over your shoulders during transport, then putting on when that airplane AC is just too much. —

Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024 Perfect for throwing over a chair or across your bed. —

Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2024 Real furs thrown over the shoulders; big, messy up-dos; cheetah and zebra print from head-to-toe; long French square manicures; and to complete it all, dark lips, smoky eyes, black leather, flashy designer bags, and ostentatious jewelry. —

Vanessa Rosales Altamar, refinery29.com, 11 Mar. 2024 The argument in favor of the O’s trading for Mason Miller of the Oakland A’s is very compelling, since Miller routinely throws over 100 mph with a 1.35 ERA in April. —

Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 18 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw over

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