How to Use throw on in a Sentence

throw on

phrasal verb
Definition of throw onnext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • And it can be thrown on in mere seconds and is blissfully easy to style.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The musician also throws on a fluffy blue jacket for a few shots.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • Quarterback Payton Thorne dropped back to throw on 12 of Auburn’s first 15 plays.
    — Matt Cohen | McOhen@al.com, al, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Each color of the dyes thrown on Holi has a specific meaning.
    — Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Each color of the dyes thrown on Holi has a specific meaning.
    — The Arizona Republic, 21 Mar. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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