as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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as in to kick in
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Recent Examples of throw-in
Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
After a throw-in, and a quick possession win on the left side of midfield, Thommy drove a pass across the field to Shapi Suleymanov.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Even phone cases should not be thrown in the trash.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Jensen duly heaves the throw-in towards the near post…
… and Wissa circles around to attack the far one as Collins is battling to win the aerial duel.
—Mark Carey, The Athletic, 13 Mar. 2025
After a throw-in, and a quick possession win on the left side of midfield, Thommy drove a pass across the field to Shapi Suleymanov.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some just throw in the towel and count on hollow wall anchors to do the job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Even phone cases should not be thrown in the trash.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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This Weatherman umbrella is sturdy and small, which is a bonus for windy and rainy days.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The last weekend of the month there’s a bonus market to visit on the historic Via Rivarola, called Tipicamente Chiavari, with artisanal and DOP produce.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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In Juneau, advisories will kick in when the temperature is forecast for 80 degrees or higher.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Elections, after all, are snapshots in time — and polarization kicks in fast.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
2 May 2025
Noun
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But Ed’s gift is like a metaphor for what’s happening in the world.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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His fourth-round projection stems from the ability to channel his athletic gifts into production.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The line stretched down Vin Scully Avenue about five hours before the pitch at Dodger Stadium on April 2, with fans queued up for the first of five Ohtani bobbleheads to be given away this season.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Semicolon highlights minority authors and gives away books to Chicago-area students, free of charge.—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Braves are also owned by Liberty, and Buffett got his MLB shares through a non-cash dividend for Formula 1 stockholders.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2025
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Adjusting for dividends increases the magnitude of overnight appreciation.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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And pitchers have more pitches in their arsenal and better spin rate with each one.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Domi pitched in for some big moments, but he also got dominated at five-on-five to the tune of a 37 percent xG rate.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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In fairness, that was still better than backup Bob Sauve, who chipped in with a tidy .643.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Pippen also chipped in a well-rounded 28 points, five rebounds and five assists in Game 3 while shooting 8-of-16 overall and 6-of-10 from deep.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ferrari, which will present its first EV in October, showcased the two new plug-in hybrid models at its Maranello headquarters, in northern Italy.—
Giulio Piovaccari,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Nico and those around him know the opportunities presented by his emerging stardom.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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