THREW OVER Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

threw over

verb

past tense of throw over

as in refused

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

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Recent Examples of threw over One of the highlight plays of the first two days was a beautiful ball Prescott threw over the top of cornerback Caelen Carson directly into the hands of Pickens running up the left sideline. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 31 July 2026 That kid threw over-powering heat, but not nearly like this ox. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026 Though Brock Purdy threw over 300 yards in his return from injury, the Jaguars' defense caused five turnovers, including a strip sack that sealed the game in the fourth quarter. — James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Sep. 2025

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Kansas City, Kansas, schools also refused to sign a resolution agreement.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026
Having refused to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership in 2019, a group dominated by China, New Delhi has signed free trade agreements with New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

— C. Raja Mohan, Foreign Affairs, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of refused

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But others have rejected the idea that the system failed Clancy and have been highly critical of her supporters, including conservative commentators Matt Walsh and Megyn Kelly.

— N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Last year, Manchester United were in discussions with him and made a loan bid in the latter stages of the summer transfer window which was rejected.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of rejected

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Trump has declined so far to endorse a successor, opting to keep his cards close ahead of what’s likely to be a bitter race.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 29 Aug. 2026
When asked about the lack of any tributes or the evening’s plans to honor Nolan, the Ocean Springs School District declined to comment.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of declined

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In Nashville, iHeartMedia country WSIX threw out its playbook following news of Parton’s death, turning the station over to her music and to tributes from listeners and the local music community.

— Russ Penuell, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
The state Supreme Court threw out those charges in 2022, saying the judge had no power to issue indictments under the grand jury law.

— Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

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