THROW OVER Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

throw over

verb

as in to refuse

to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles

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Recent Examples of throw over Next, a gentle tip-tap rippling through major East Coast cities, as the girls collectively add to cart whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders. —

Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2026 Flowers are thrown over the coffin of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on April 22, 2026, as mourners carry it during her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon, April 23, 2026. —

CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 While Real Housewives from myriad cities are known to fight like cats and dogs (and even throw over a table or two), Patton and Nepola have managed to keep their friendship intact throughout all seven seasons. —

Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026 Will Frances throw over Jol for Bill from True Blood, or is her thirst for vengeance not yet slaked? —

Alice Burton, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw over

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California's 7th Congressional District candidate and Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang is receiving pushback after videos resurfaced of her refusing to say the Pledge of Allegiance.

— Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
Bis, the Homeland Security spokesperson, said Aceituno acted erratically, escalated the situation and refused to comply with officers’ commands.

— Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026