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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He’s shown an ability to process at a high level, but he can get stuck on reads, leading to late throws over the middle that get him in trouble. Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 21 May 2025 Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025 The light-as-air cardigan will keep your shoulders warm and covered on chilly evenings and can be thrown over a dress or a tank top and shorts. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025 San Francisco’s starting pitcher, Robbie Ray, caught Blanco leaning toward the bag and threw over to first as Blanco broke to second. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2025 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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