as in refused
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Recent Examples of thrown over
Easy to style with a pair of linen pants, a mini skirt, or even thrown over a swimsuit at the beach.
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Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 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.
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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.
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Allison Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
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Pernille Teisbaek,
Vogue,
11 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.
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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.
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Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Flowers are thrown over the coffin of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on April 22, 2026, as mourners carry it during her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon, April 23, 2026.
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CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit.
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Gena Kaufman,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 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
My styling approach is all about contrast—think vintage jerseys worn with denim cutoffs, oversized track jackets layered over slip dresses, and track pants or shorts thrown over a bikini after a day at the beach.
—
Pernille Teisbaek,
Vogue,
11 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
Flowers are thrown over the coffin of journalist Amal Khalil, who was killed in an Israeli strike on April 22, 2026, as mourners carry it during her funeral in Baisariyeh, Lebanon, April 23, 2026.
—
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
No formal, stuffy tuxedos here—just the coolest textured jacket thrown over a shirtdress and boots for the coolest, wear-anywhere outfit.
—
Gena Kaufman,
InStyle,
8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown over
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He's refused to sign the bipartisan legislation until Congress passes a voting restrictions bill called the SAVE America Act.
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But both Mamdani and his police commissioner have repeatedly refused to discuss the nature of the event — angering some nearby business owners and raising questions about the use of public resources to cover private security.
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The Yolo County Board of Supervisors rejected those findings.
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In May, the EEOC filed a discrimination lawsuit against the New York Times alleging discrimination against a white male employee, which the Times has rejected as politically motivated.
Verb
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The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
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After McDonald’s announced plans to open a restaurant in Mattituck, the town passed an ordinance banning drive-throughs; when CVS arrived, the locals capped the size of big-box stores.
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Smollett maintained the hate crime was real and pushed for his conviction to be thrown out on the basis of double jeopardy.
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Gonzalez scored on the infield hit, but Vargas was thrown out at the plate when the ball bounced Shane Baz’s way and the pitcher tossed it to home in time.
Verb
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Stein passed up the lucrative life of corporate law and instead devoted himself to public service.
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Flea markets offer one-of-a-kind finds that are hard to replace if passed up.
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“Thrown over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20over. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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