thrown (on)

past participle of throw (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown (on)
Verb
  • Lupe opted for an ivory, satin long slip dress, while Mason donned a traditional black suit.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Thompson and her students donned flowing white skirts that swayed with every step, symbolizing the motions of nature.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trump’s Securities and Exchange Commission promptly put on hold a case against the crypto billionaire Justin Sun.
    Evan Hughes, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
  • With varying elevations, Gila National Forest puts on an extended show each autumn.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Thrown (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20%28on%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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