thrown over

past participle of throw over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thrown over The pedestrian was hit by an SUV driver (doing 35mph in the 30mph zone, not uncommon speeding for Texas) and his body thrown over 30 feet into the oncoming lane, where an unoccupied Waymo robotaxi was traveling. Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 The tells are no hangers in the closet, balled-up socks shoved into a corner, and a suit thrown over a floating shelf. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 28 July 2026 The 100 percent cotton poplin top can be worn on its own or thrown over a solid tee for an easy yet refined summer outfit. Melony Forcier, InStyle, 21 July 2026 The extra layer of complexity and stagnation feels like a wet blanket being thrown over our summer plans. Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 15 July 2026 It can be thrown over a swimsuit as a cover-up or paired with flat sandals for a stroll through a beach town. Robin Raven, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026 The mochila was designed to be quickly thrown over the saddle of the next galloping rider as the mail delivery continued its route. Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026 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. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown over
Verb
  • Related Articles The union says the museum has refused to negotiate better pay, including time and a half on bank holidays.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • West refused and went to Texas before the baby was born, prompting Paxton to secure a court order saying the baby must receive lifesaving medical care after birth.
    Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The bill passed by the Senate, but the House of Representatives rejected the measure in February.
    Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Forest are also still keen on Lucas Bergvall, the Swedish international, although Tottenham’s valuation of the midfielder could be a stumbling block, with the London club having already rejected one bid.
    Paul Taylor, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But drug manufacturers argue that the savings are not being passed along to patients, and that hospitals and others are instead profiting from the program.
    Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • No total solar eclipse in modern records has passed closer to Earth’s northernmost point.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Acuña was thrown out at second, then Thornton got the next two outs.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan McMahon started New York's comeback with an RBI double in the second but was thrown out twice on the bases.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Three years ago, Anthony Romani was passed up in the 2023 NHL Draft.
    Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 28 July 2026
  • But ultimately, Klaveness passed up the chance to render a broader verdict.
    Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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“Thrown over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20over. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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