throw together
Britishverb
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to assemble hurriedly
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to cause to become casually acquainted
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Assemble hurriedly, as in I just threw together some salad and took it along . [Early 1700s]
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Cause to associate, as in Their parents were always throwing the young couple together hoping they would like each other . [Early 1800s]
Example Sentences
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The popularity surprised Netflix, which had to scramble to throw together even a minimal selection of consumer products, including Halloween costumes, in just a few months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2025
Don’t just throw together something passable to "get through dinner."
From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2025
"We love to throw together pop music with bhangra," explains band member Jaya.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2024
Brainstorm a few meals you can throw together with what you have on hand that won’t require you to open your fridge or freezer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2023
I could throw together a rudimentary dish out of metal I find around the base, but this isn't some walkie-talkie I'm working with here.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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