throws over

present tense third-person singular of throw over

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of throws over Dieffenbach was on point from the first whistle to the last, unafraid to make difficult throws over the middle of the field and on the boundaries. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Mitchell Leff / Getty Images Hurts’ anticipation and timing are therefore more of a must-have than usual — especially on throws over the middle. — Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The seating area in front of the fireplace in the gathering room has cozy throws over the chairs and couches. — Angelika Ytuarte, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws over
Verb
  • The Western Illinois recruit thrives on meting out punishment and refuses to go down easily.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
  • To join the tide of anti-intellectualism that refuses to take this seriously or rise to the challenge of doing so, as Tate has done with this exhibition, is a grave shame.
    — Eliza Goodpasture, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Joint List rejects Zionist parties that define Israel as a Jewish state.
    — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
  • However, the Wisne plaintiffs’ antitrust case ends if the court rejects their relevant market.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Still, the ratings declines are a problem for Fox and Fox News, which will need to turn things around at some point.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Rama asks Lakshmana to share the responsibilities of government and accept the position of heir apparent, but Lakshmana declines.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Actor Noah Wyle throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field, April 11, 2019, in Chicago.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Yeun manages to keep his cool like an interested observer who throws out useful suggestions every now and then.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The candidate who turns down your offer doesn’t necessarily go on to repeat what was heard.
    — Jon Michail, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Pairing a floral sundress with a pair of white sneakers turns down the volume on the feminine formality, making the classic piece a bit less fussy.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 18 June 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Throws over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throws%20over. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster