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thrown over

ADJECTIVE

forsaken

Synonyms

STRONG

deserted desolate disowned ignored isolated jilted marooned

WEAK

cast off derelict destitute forlorn friendless godforsaken left at the altar left behind left in the lurch lonely lorn outcast solitary

Antonyms

STRONG

populated

WEAK

cherished helped nurtured wanted

Example Sentences

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Oil futures rose after uncertainty was thrown over when shipping may return to normal levels through the Strait of Hormuz and whether peace talks between the U.S. and Iran are even taking place on Monday.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

The snack mix is sometimes gently thrown over the youngest child in a symbol of prosperity.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

The same word was written again multiple times on Tuesday while white paint was thrown over the picture, with workmen acting quickly to clean it.

From Barron's • Nov. 4, 2025

With the microphone cord thrown over her shoulder, she stands like a seasoned pro.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 2, 2025

I looked around, saw that the rope had been tied to a wall peg, thrown over a beam.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler

thrown over

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