as in to refuse
to show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to
if the U.S. Senate throws over the treaty, the President's prestige will be in shambles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of throw over
Edwards threw over 100 strikes in his two most recent bouts.
—
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Indiana ranks eighth in offensive rating – the other teams throwing over 300 passes per game are the Phoenix Suns (11th), Golden State (16th), the Chicago Bulls (17th), the Toronto Raptors (26th), and the Brooklyn Nets (27th).
—Tony East, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
At a brilliant Prada show, the models seemed to barely have time to grab faux fur wraps and coats to throw over their pajamas before setting off for parts unknown.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
The recipient of this gift can drape the deep brown throw over the arm or back of a couch as decor while it’s not being used.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for throw over
Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Indiana ranks eighth in offensive rating – the other teams throwing over 300 passes per game are the Phoenix Suns (11th), Golden State (16th), the Chicago Bulls (17th), the Toronto Raptors (26th), and the Brooklyn Nets (27th).
—Tony East, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
At a brilliant Prada show, the models seemed to barely have time to grab faux fur wraps and coats to throw over their pajamas before setting off for parts unknown.
—Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025
The recipient of this gift can drape the deep brown throw over the arm or back of a couch as decor while it’s not being used.
—Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for throw over
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw over
Verb
-
However, as more businesses standardize their policies, the number of remote-friendly companies will shrink, leaving fewer options for workers who refuse to return.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to seize more territory in Gaza if Hamas continues to refuse to release the hostages.—
Rachel Wolf,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Supreme Court Justice Roberts rejects Trump’s call for impeaching a judge who ruled against his deportation plans.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
-
Gaga rejects a string of Latin suitors — Alejandro, Fernando, Roberto — via melodies that evoke ABBA and Madonna, over a thumping beat, like Ace of Base gone EDM.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Big Savage Mountain, Bear Pen, and Dan’s Mountain Wildlands all provide valuable habitat for our declining bird populations.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Recent polls have suggested that dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy is a key factor in his declining popularity.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Many fans, peers, and onlookers reacted, but one person who couldn’t pass up a chance to provide commentary is none other than 50 Cent.—
Regina Cho,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
-
The team already invested a lot of money in Cole Kmet, but Warren is extremely talented and can be used in creative ways, which is too good to pass up for the Bears.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
The Trump Administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to throw out a district court ruling that required the government to reinstate probationary employees that were fired from six key agencies last month.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
-
Last month, the plaintiffs released a status report saying that the 17 states weren’t seeking to have Section 504 thrown out in its entirety.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Throw over.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20over. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share