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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Wear them with a long-sleeve top or bodysuit, add a belt with a statement buckle to dress it up, and throw on a pair of block heels for date night.
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Mimic the actress’ look in its entirety by throwing on a pair of oval sunglasses and fluffy leopard-print purse.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
To accomplish this look, throw on a yellow or orange construction vest over a sleek black ensemble and pair it with a ski mask or black beanie.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
All that just to throw on a pair of sweatpants.
—Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
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Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Mimic the actress’ look in its entirety by throwing on a pair of oval sunglasses and fluffy leopard-print purse.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
To accomplish this look, throw on a yellow or orange construction vest over a sleek black ensemble and pair it with a ski mask or black beanie.
—Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 28 Oct. 2025
All that just to throw on a pair of sweatpants.
—Taylor Rock, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 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 Nov. 2025.
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