throw on

verb

threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on
Synonyms of throw onnext
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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In a video shared online, the newlywed prepares for a summer of thrills by throwing on some Six Flags merchandise. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026 Cool and Classic A breezy button-down, linen pants, go-to sunglasses, and elevated leather sandals come together for an outfit that takes seconds to throw on, but still looks sophisticated. Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 Summer isn’t over just yet, so in between those last-minute beach trips, be sure to throw on some new heaters from your Netflix queue. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026 But otherwise, King kept his composure and did a nice job of throwing on the run. Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw on

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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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