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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Raiola scrambled and threw on the run to hit Luke Lindenmeyer for a gain of 23.
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Fall has arrived, and in many parts of the country, that means parents will need to throw on another layer for school drop-off, a last-minute grocery store run, or their teen’s soccer game.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
At that point, he was thrown on the bottom bunk bed while still wearing handcuffs, the affidavit said.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
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Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
Fall has arrived, and in many parts of the country, that means parents will need to throw on another layer for school drop-off, a last-minute grocery store run, or their teen’s soccer game.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
Pair with booties and a sweater for a chic fall vibe, or throw on a crewneck and sneakers for a flight.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
At that point, he was thrown on the bottom bunk bed while still wearing handcuffs, the affidavit said.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 6 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 20 Oct. 2025.
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