throw over

verb

threw over; thrown over; throwing over; throws over

transitive verb

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

Examples of throw over in a Sentence

if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
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Rudolph threw over an 80% completion rate with a pair of touchdowns. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024 Simply thaw and enjoy, toss into a salad, throw over the top of pesto pasta, or munch on for a protein-rich snack. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024 Whether worn over a minidress on your next girls’ night out like Gomez or thrown over a maxi dress for formal occasions like Dern, there’s no shortage of ways to wear blazers. Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 Whether paired with wide-leg jeans or thrown over a dress on a chilly evening, wool jumpers were a popular item throughout town. Terri Peters, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw over 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 30 Jan. 2025.

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