throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over
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transitive verb

1
: to forsake despite bonds of attachment or duty
2
: to refuse to accept : reject

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if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Tatis dealt with Patrick throwing over twice, and catcher Gary Sánchez snapping off a pickoff throw. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 The pedestrian was hit by an SUV driver (doing 35mph in the 30mph zone, not uncommon speeding for Texas) and his body thrown over 30 feet into the oncoming lane, where an unoccupied Waymo robotaxi was traveling. — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Then, Gonzalez knocked down an intermediate throw over the middle meant for Boutte. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Later in the inning, though the run would have likely scored anyway, the usually strong relay combination of center fielder Andy Pages and Betts ended with Betts throwing over catcher Ben Rortvedt. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw over

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of throw over was in 1835

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“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20over. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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