thrown over

past participle of throw over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thrown over 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 Case for Summer Layering Layering is rarely associated with resort-wear, which often defaults to bikinis, swim shorts, and silk scarves thrown over sunburnt shoulders. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 June 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
  • The driver refused to stop and led deputies on a short pursuit that ended on Wandering Ridge Drive.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • When Duterte refused, China began blocking Filipino fishermen from the shoal again.
    Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • Sherrill rejected that request Tuesday, calling it unsupported by law.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026
  • There were two outliers who rejected the idea that COVID was made in a lab and that the pandemic had resulted from a lab-leak.
    Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Ho also said Celeste bore two significant penetrating injuries — one wound to her abdomen, which passed through the diaphragm and injured the liver, and the other penetrated the left side of her chest, damaging ribs and entered the chest cavity.
    Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 July 2026
  • Then again, allowing American companies to sell BPC-157 for human use could create the impression that the peptide, which hasn’t passed through the rigorous process the FDA uses to approve new drugs, nonetheless has the agency’s blessing.
    Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • On a mission to build a more equitable food system, Kanbe’s Market is taking items typically thrown out and making them into accessible, affordable meals for families.
    Zuri Primos July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
  • There might have been some fines thrown out there or an OTA practice or something lost.
    Mike Kaye July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • But ultimately, Klaveness passed up the chance to render a broader verdict.
    Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026
  • Remake includes footage of Adrian urging his father to consider Carr’s offer, and gently scolding him for having passed up certain opportunities to make money—money that would have made the family's life better—off his filmmaking acumen.
    Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 10 July 2026

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“Thrown over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20over. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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