throw together

phrase

Synonyms of throw togethernext
1
: to put together in a hurried and usually careless manner
a bookshelf hastily thrown together
2
: to bring into casual association
… different kinds of people are thrown together …—Richard Sennett

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These people were sort of thrown together by a series of decisions. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026 And even though his signature coalition of the willing, the Board of Peace, has potential, it was thrown together haphazardly. — Charles Kupchan, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026 Here, the sneakers and their counterparts feel thrown together rather than overly styled. — Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 With just 15 minutes of active prep time, this recipe is easy to throw together for a weekend brunch or family breakfast. — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw together

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“Throw together.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20together. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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