throw on
phrasal verb
threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on
1
: to quickly put on (a piece of clothing)
She threw on her coat and ran out the door.
Let me throw some shoes on.
2
: to cause (something) to work by moving a switch
He threw on the lights.
Examples of throw on in a Sentence
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As temperatures get colder, throw on a chunky cardigan and scarf.
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Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
Joyce’s pitch to Edman was the fastest thrown on a strikeout, a knee-high four-seamer that the Dodgers utility man swung through to end the ninth.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Rivas tagged the bag and threw on the run to get Martinez at first and end the inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2024
The hat is easy to throw on and its breathable material keeps me cool in the heat.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
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Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 7 Sep. 2024
Joyce’s pitch to Edman was the fastest thrown on a strikeout, a knee-high four-seamer that the Dodgers utility man swung through to end the ninth.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2024
Rivas tagged the bag and threw on the run to get Martinez at first and end the inning.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2024
The hat is easy to throw on and its breathable material keeps me cool in the heat.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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