How to Use throw on in a Sentence

throw on

phrasal verb
  • The slide is a must for the on-the-move grad, easy to throw on throughout the day.
    Mark Stock, menshealth.com, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Mundell threw on shorts and a T-shirt and ran downstairs to move the truck.
    Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 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
  • Carter squared up a heater that was thrown on the inside corner.
    Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
  • Here's an easy to throw on dress that will grab attention in the best way.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 12 July 2023
  • And, to prevent you from standing next to the space heater all night, throw on a faux fur shrug.
    Michelle Rostamian, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Muncy made a spinning throw on the game’s opening play.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
  • Hey, throw on Pulp Fiction for the 30th anniversary one time for the time.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Odom said his clothing was soaked from the drink Chambers threw on him.
    Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 May 2023
  • Its stretchy, pull-on style is easy to throw on and go, and feels featherweight atop the skin (and in your gym bag).
    Gabrielle Porcaro, WWD, 24 June 2024
  • Bags with items to throw on stage will be available for purchase.
    Maxwell Millington, Axios, 17 Oct. 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
  • And it can be thrown on in mere seconds and is blissfully easy to style.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Lastly, throw on a pair of loafers then add your favorite leather work tote.
    Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024
  • So take take a deep breath, throw on some Revolver, and try to transmit them his way at noon.
    Vulture, 5 July 2023
  • Wear it with a tank top like Swift now, or throw on a sweater once the temperatures dip.
    Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
  • For hot summer days, the barely-there straps and scoop back make this an ideal choice to throw on.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2023
  • Adults can throw on some overalls or jeans, flannel shirts, boots, and straw hats.
    Deborah Way, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
  • Some chose to throw on cowboy boots in addition to hats and fit for the special day.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
  • Wear it on its own, or throw on a plain black blazer and pair it with black tights for a warmer, complete look.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 2 Dec. 2023
  • The air is chill, and so are the vibes — so throw on your favorite flannel, and bask in the beauty of autumn in Oregon.
    Meira Gebel, Axios, 2 Oct. 2024
  • What better way to do this than to throw on a camel blazer or coat with your favorite jeans?
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Hyde threw on the electric guitar opening riff and a solo with a dirty tone.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 5 Sep. 2024
  • Simply throw on this linen set, and head out for a gorgeous summer day.
    Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
  • Wear it with a blazer to the office, throw on boots for a casual day out, or rock it with heels for a night on the town.
    Rachel Simon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2023
  • But there’s definitely a couple guys that still like to throw on the [cool] fits.
    Demarco Williams, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • The pocket collapsed again on fourth down, so Brown escaped to his right and threw on the run to tight end Gee Scott Jr. to convert.
    Nathan Baird, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2023
  • The next play, Tarquin was beat again on the edge, as Williams was flushed from the pocket, forcing an errant throw on the run on third-and-long.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
  • As for the rest of the look, Paltrow zipped up in a warm winter jacket and threw on some comfy sneakers.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 6 Dec. 2023
  • Grab any black wildcat or panther costume, add some red details around the nose, eyebrows and ears, and throw on some UC gear.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2024

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