THROWING OVER Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing over

verb

present participle of throw over

as in refusing

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 throwing over Anthony had a cortisone shot last week and had begun throwing over the weekend. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 21 May 2026 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 Pitchers are allowed two disengagements per plate appearance, either throwing over to first base or stepping off the rubber, or a combination of both. — Abbey Mastracco, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing over

Verb

There’s something to be said for refusing to budge from your core principles of timeless design, high-quality materials and a focus on natural fibers for four decades.

— Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
That brought a public outcry and boycott that led to NBC refusing to air the awards in 2022.

— Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of refusing

Verb

The 9th Circuit joined the 2nd, 6th, 7th, 10th, and 11th Circuits in rejecting the administration’s policy, countering the 5th and 8th Circuits, which have said the policy is lawful.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
North and Central America and Caribbean governing body CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) later came out with statements rejecting FIFA’s proposal, but stopping short of a boycott.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of rejecting

Verb

Wine consumption as a whole is declining, according to the French Agriculture Ministry, with the government funding permanent vineyard removal in some cases.

— Martina Di Licosa, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Some factors outside of districts’ control, such as the declining birth rate and competition with the private sector, could be contributing to this trend, according to local and state education leaders.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of declining

Verb

The Emmys’ producers passing up on even the slightest possibility of a Werner Herzog acceptance speech is sheer lunacy.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 20 June 2026
The Supreme Court is staying out of a case about whether the Catholic Church misled parishioners about the purpose of an annual collection, passing up a chance to probe the independence churches have from government interference.

— Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 26 May 2026

Definition of passing up

Verb

Here are six signs that turning down a job offer deserves serious consideration.

— Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Rock Hill Mayor John Gettys said the city has spent four years turning down redevelopment offers for Palmetto Research Park in an effort to hold the property for higher-wage employers.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026

Definition of turning down

Verb

The team has also maintained a relationship with his widow and daughters, with Bianka Bryant throwing out the first pitch and Capri Bryant announcing the start of the game during a bobblehead night for the late legend last year.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
McCray impacted the game on the bases by stealing second and on a sacrifice fly, then showed off his arm in the top of the 10th by throwing out a runner at third to end the inning.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026