How to Use throw on in a Sentence
throw on
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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
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Carter squared up a heater that was thrown on the inside corner.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 May 2024
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Here's an easy to throw on dress that will grab attention in the best way.
—Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 12 July 2023
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Odom said his clothing was soaked from the drink Chambers threw on him.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 2 May 2023
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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
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And it can be thrown on in mere seconds and is blissfully easy to style.
—Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
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So take take a deep breath, throw on some Revolver, and try to transmit them his way at noon.
—Vulture, 5 July 2023
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Wear it with a tank top like Swift now, or throw on a sweater once the temperatures dip.
—Claire Harmeyer, Peoplemag, 11 Sep. 2023
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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
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Adults can throw on some overalls or jeans, flannel shirts, boots, and straw hats.
—Deborah Way, Parents, 6 Oct. 2023
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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
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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
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Simply throw on this linen set, and head out for a gorgeous summer day.
—Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The airy piece can be thrown on over your bikini or otherwise styled with a pair of shorts and a simple tank.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2024
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The musician also throws on a fluffy blue jacket for a few shots.
—Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
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Shoppers can get a trendy pair of bike shorts for $9, along with a lightweight sweater that can be thrown on top of any outfit.
—Melissa Epifano, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Quarterback Payton Thorne dropped back to throw on 12 of Auburn’s first 15 plays.
—Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023
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Each color of the dyes thrown on Holi has a specific meaning.
—Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
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Each color of the dyes thrown on Holi has a specific meaning.
—The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
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In the video of the Gilbert parking garage attack, a boy is hit, thrown on the ground and stomped while another boy is seen being held on the ground.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Mar. 2024
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So, throw on your bratty white tank top or your clunky loafers, and meet me in my pink convertible Corvette.
—Averee Nelson, StyleCaster, 18 July 2024
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Dress it up for an event, as Fanning does here, or throw on a sandal for the perfect beachside look.
—María Mérida, Glamour, 9 July 2024
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To increase your odds of hitting a foot-patrol trophy, don’t be afraid to throw on some chest waders.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024
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The oversized fit makes this a breeze to throw on for a day of exploring, or even as a cover-up to take you straight from the beach to dinner.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
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One thing that Maye can do in a game that isn’t as impactful in practice is make plays with his legs, scrambling, throwing on the run and evading pressure.
—Doug Kyed, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2024
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The party was thrown on Randalls Island near the migrant shelter where the victim was staying with her two daughters.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
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