as in refuses
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 throws over
The seating area in front of the fireplace in the gathering room has cozy throws over the chairs and couches.
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Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Soto earns more throws over to first base from pitchers.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Soto earns more throws over to first base from pitchers.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws over
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Unlike many artists who separate those worlds, Sierota refuses to see them as competing forces.—
Holly Alvarado,
Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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But Googoosh, now 75, refuses to be silenced.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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Saudi geopolitical researcher Salman Al-Ansari rejects claims that Riyadh is drifting ideologically or embracing Islamist movements, framing Saudi policy as interest-driven.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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Tensions rise when Nora, a stage actress, rejects Gustav's offer to star in his comeback film and is forced to confront her feelings toward her estranged father.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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As Gustav aims to work his way back into their lives, Nora retreats into isolation as her mental health increasingly declines.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Conversely, declines in the short-term interest rate partially mitigated the overall rise in payments.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
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Josh promises a big, filling spread for dinner, and on the way out, Carlos throws out his wrap in front of the chef.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Oct. 2025
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Sentimental Value stars Stellan Skarsgård as an aging film director whose attempts to reconnect with his estranged daughters Nora (Renate Reinsve) and Agnes (Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas) are made difficult after Nora turns down a part in his next movie.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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And of course, with TV contracts, no one ever turns down the money.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Throws over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws%20over. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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