throw on
phrasal verb
threw on; thrown on; throwing on; throws on
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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Beck, a right hander, will begin throwing on Monday after elbow surgery, Cristobal said.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
In between shots, Damon threw on a black puffer jacket to keep warm, enjoying some downtime as the crew prepped for the next scene.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Things Do Do: Park at the Piedra Blanca trailhead, throw on your backpack, and start walking.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
For casual weekend affairs, throw on the effortlessly chic spring outfit with a pair of emerald green Hunter boots, Polo Ralph Lauren’s navy cap, and Saint Laurent’s slouchy raffia shoulder bag.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2025
In between shots, Damon threw on a black puffer jacket to keep warm, enjoying some downtime as the crew prepped for the next scene.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Things Do Do: Park at the Piedra Blanca trailhead, throw on your backpack, and start walking.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2025
For casual weekend affairs, throw on the effortlessly chic spring outfit with a pair of emerald green Hunter boots, Polo Ralph Lauren’s navy cap, and Saint Laurent’s slouchy raffia shoulder bag.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Throw on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20on. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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