throw on

Example Sentences

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My suggestion — throw on your best headphones and find a shady tree to lean back against and chill out.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

I could throw on my Discover Weekly or a Daily Mix and find enough songs to fuel my creativity and bookmark a few to later explore the artist’s discography.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

He added a free throw on Purdue’s next possession before Baker-Mazara’s driving layup pulled the Trojans within one point with one minute left.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

“You want to look good for the person you’re with, not throw on pajama pants and Crocs,” said Escourse, a 20-year-old student at the University of Houston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

I fluff up my thick, kinky fro and throw on an old pair of jean shorts.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi