throw in
verb
threw in; thrown in; throwing in; throws in
1
: to add as a gratuity or supplement
2
: to introduce or interject in the course of something : contribute
They throw in some … sound effects on several songs …—
Tom Phillips
Tom Phillips4
: engage
throw in the clutch
: to enter into association or partnership : join
… agrees to throw in with a crooked ex-cop …—Newsweek
Newsweek
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Each got hit with a stop sale and thrown in the garbage.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
In the girls field events, South Hadley’s Natalie Rios threw her personal best and achieved third best javelin throw in the state at 125-04.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The Union-Tribune found those in attendance at Petco Park were more inclined to keep the faith than throw in the towel.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen (single-use packs or a sunscreen stick can be handy for throwing in a bag or pocket) and apply it throughout the day.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
In the girls field events, South Hadley’s Natalie Rios threw her personal best and achieved third best javelin throw in the state at 125-04.
—Hannah Hughes, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The Union-Tribune found those in attendance at Petco Park were more inclined to keep the faith than throw in the towel.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Don’t forget to pack sunscreen (single-use packs or a sunscreen stick can be handy for throwing in a bag or pocket) and apply it throughout the day.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026
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“Throw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw%20in. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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