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
  • That individual, who is a club employee, suffered a minor head injury and refused medical attention at the scene, fire officials said.
    Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The lawyer who represented Reut during his first court hearing no longer represents him and refused to comment to CNN on the case.
    Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Karmelo Anthony, now 19, was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison after a Collin County jury in June rejected his claims of self-defense during a confrontation with Austin Metcalf in the stadium bleachers last year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Peltola's campaign rejected the support of former Vice President Kamala Harris days ahead of the primary, after Harris' PAC sought to fundraise on her behalf.
    Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The ban has been in place long enough that an entire cohort of girls has passed through adolescence without stepping foot in a secondary school classroom.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Castillo’s bill passed unanimously in the Assembly earlier this year and sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee in June with bipartisan support.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Taylor led off the sixth with a double, but was thrown out at third trying to advance on Pete Crow-Armstrong's fly to right.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Outshine Fruit Bars included in the recall should be thrown out or returned for full refunds at their original place of purchase.
    Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 18 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 22 Aug. 2026.

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