as in refused
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 thrown over
A lot of the focus on Hutson’s play is going to be on the turnover that eventually led to the OT winner in Game 3, but to me, that looked like mental fatigue due to the absolute blanket the Hurricanes have thrown over him in every area of the ice.
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James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The 24-year-old set the MLB record for most pitches thrown over 100 mph in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In Lisbon, it’s styled casually—thrown over a T-shirt or dress rather than worn formally.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 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
However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit.
—Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Most plays are just thrown over there; just catch it.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Silk scarves have been thrown over the many lampshades, and a candle is burning low on a coffee table.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
James Mirtle, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The 24-year-old set the MLB record for most pitches thrown over 100 mph in a single game since pitch tracking began in 2008.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
In Lisbon, it’s styled casually—thrown over a T-shirt or dress rather than worn formally.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 30 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
However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit.
—Gena Kaufman, InStyle, 8 Apr. 2026
Most plays are just thrown over there; just catch it.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Silk scarves have been thrown over the many lampshades, and a candle is burning low on a coffee table.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown over
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The British newspaper reported that Hockney is believed to have turned down a knighthood on several occasions and is said to have once refused an invitation to paint the late Queen Elizabeth.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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At multiple locations blocks from the Garden, crowds refused numerous verbal commands to disperse, police said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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In May 2023, Quiñones rejected a call-up to the national team, however, and began playing for Mexico later that year.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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But initial attempts to send her to Tahiti, a French dependency, about 1,350 miles — or a 30-hour sea journey — from Pitcairn, were rejected by French Polynesian authorities.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The bill passed the full Assembly floor last month and has been referred to the Senate Rules Committee.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Apex, Canton, Chatham County and Gates County also recently passed 12-month moratoriums.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Standing with the aid of the heavy steel braces on his legs and of his son James, who held his left elbow, Roosevelt had thrown out the first ball.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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But he’s getting thrown out too often for someone of his abilities.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Most general manager candidates cannot afford to be picky, especially those on the older end of the spectrum who have been passed up for previous jobs.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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Origin In 1976 Mattel passed up the opportunity to become the exclusive producer of Star Wars toys, which went on to become multimillion-dollar bestsellers.—
Sanat Pai RaikarAll,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
4 May 2026
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