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.
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Goff also has excelled in the play-action game, an area where Williams can find success — and offer Johnson another element with his ability to throw on the move.
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
This striped version is sporty, breathable, and easy to throw on in between excursions.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.
—Jay Ganglani, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Mixon appeared to look to throw on the play before finally taking off to run.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
This striped version is sporty, breathable, and easy to throw on in between excursions.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2025
Yet, a rare recent cold snap has seen residents of the kingdom’s capital throwing on extra layers and enjoying the cool winter breeze.
—Jay Ganglani, CNN, 14 Jan. 2025
Mixon appeared to look to throw on the play before finally taking off to run.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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