thrown over

past participle of throw over

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of thrown over With its three-quarter sleeves and boat neckline, Hadid’s version felt particularly well suited to these strange in-between September days, a cream suede jacket thrown over her bag just in case. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026 Hurts has thrown over the middle at less than half the frequency of his peers. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Oversized knits meet frilly lace shorts and rain boots; floral graphic tees are thrown over silk midi skirts. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 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 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 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
  • But while making an unsuccessful 2024 Senate bid, in an interview with the Detroit Free Press editorial board, Rogers refused to answer who won the presidential contest in 2020.
    — Sam Gringlas, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After Liviniti, the pharmacy benefit manager, refused coverage for Henderson, his family turned to Jefferson County.
    — Arthur Allen, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Beijing has rejected such accusations as groundless and vowed to retaliate if Washington moves to target Chinese AI companies.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Kenda Tomes McClain, a candidate for mayor, asked the committee to allow the public to vote on the Royals stadium project, noting that Jackson County voters rejected a county plan for a Royals stadium in 2024.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The bill, which earlier passed the lower Chamber of Deputies, establishes a legal framework for next-generation nuclear technologies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The sun has passed the peak of solar maximum and is in the declining — and often turbulent — phase of its approximately 11-year solar cycle.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas followed with an RBI single for a 7-4 lead, with Edman thrown out at home to end the inning.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Busch took responsibility for ending the game by getting thrown out.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After her senior year, Fisher passed up several offers to study law on the West Coast.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Another time, deep in Rutgers territory, Riley passed up on a fourth-quarter field goal on fourth down, only for USC’s fourth-down pass to come up short.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Thrown over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20over. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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