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
However, Bednar, who has already thrown over 30 pitches in two appearances this season, told The News there’s no cause for concern, as this is an early-season occurrence he’s dealt with before.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 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
This faux leather style features an elegant, rounded collar and scrunched sleeves that together create a bold, endlessly versatile piece that can be thrown over a dress and knee-high boots for an afternoon brunch, or paired with denim and sneakers for a day of exploring.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Most plays are just thrown over there; just catch it.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Silk scarves have been thrown over the many lampshades, and a candle is burning low on a coffee table.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The only way participants can be eliminated is if they’re thrown over the top rope and both of their feet hit the ground.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
There are cars missing wheels; vans thrown over highway guardrails; trucks flipped on their tops.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
She was then pulled from the trunk and thrown over a bridge above Curtis Creek.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 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
This faux leather style features an elegant, rounded collar and scrunched sleeves that together create a bold, endlessly versatile piece that can be thrown over a dress and knee-high boots for an afternoon brunch, or paired with denim and sneakers for a day of exploring.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Most plays are just thrown over there; just catch it.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Silk scarves have been thrown over the many lampshades, and a candle is burning low on a coffee table.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The only way participants can be eliminated is if they’re thrown over the top rope and both of their feet hit the ground.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
There are cars missing wheels; vans thrown over highway guardrails; trucks flipped on their tops.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 23 Dec. 2025
She was then pulled from the trunk and thrown over a bridge above Curtis Creek.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown over
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The county, however, refused to comply with the order to close in that case and has continued operating Los Padrinos in defiance.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Police attempted to stop the vehicle, but the suspect refused, prompting a police chase.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Orbán rejected the accusations and denounced them as interference in Hungary’s sovereignty.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Richie said the company rejected the settlement demand and argued the state's workers' compensation program is the exclusive remedy for any injury in the workplace.—
Nicole Valdes,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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That's because many companies passed through their cost increases, raising the overall level of consumer prices.—
Tobias Burns,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Podgorski said the resident alleged that the individual was in front of his window facing outward and was masturbating as pedestrians passed the residence.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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The device was taken off when the charges were thrown out, court records show.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, Diaz was thrown out trying to score from first with two outs.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There are certainly an endless amount of kitchen design ideas available, but not all of them are in style, and some that once were in style have been passed up by time.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
10 Apr. 2026
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The ancient Greeks, who rarely passed up a good soak, were among the first to seek self-care in the island's plentiful thermal springs.—
Elizabeth Heath,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Thrown over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thrown%20over. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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