1
: an act or instance of throwing a ball in: such as
a
: a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch
b
: a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball
c
: an inbounds pass in basketball
2
: something added as a bonus or supplement
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
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Examples of throw-in in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Weboregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
Trinity Rodman prepares for a throw-in during an international friendly between Ireland and the United States in Austin, Texas, on April 8, 2023.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 July 2023
The sequence was set up when D.C. struggled to play out of their end after earning a throw-in following a Bou left-foot misfire.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2023
Asprilla kept up his involvement with a shot on-frame in the 27th minute after a long throw-in by Eric Miller.
—oregonlive, 3 June 2023
Jackson Sandoval also headed away several long throw-ins and corner kicks into the box for the Knights.
—Lynn Ramsey, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2023
Boateng then picked off an SKC throw-in, crossing for Vrioni to touch back to Gil. Melia blocked Gil’s right-footer and Vrioni finished for a 2-0 lead.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
McBride’s goal came on a deflection in a mad scramble in front of the six-yard box after a throw-in from the left side by Osiramah Iyamah.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
The Revolution converted the decider after DeJuan Jones picked off a throw-in and earned a corner kick with an impressive left-wing run.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
That’s because the two-time Formula 1 champion is throwing in a day of driving lessons for the winning bidder.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Despite few buyers, California may pay $300M for fuel stations
Hydrogen’s proponents aren’t throwing in the towel.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
Both the cloud and droplet open up, fill with water, and close easily, and they can even be thrown in the dishwasher for a thorough clean.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Fanon would eventually throw in his lot with the powerless, but he was born in 1925 into a middle-class family on the Caribbean island of Martinique, a French colony since the early 17th century.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The couple enjoyed a date night and walked the carpet together at the event, which is organized by attorney Ben Crump and thrown in celebration of individuals' efforts in justice and equality.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
For those that max out their IRA this year with $8,000 in contributions, Robinhood throws in an extra $240.
—Rob Berger, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
Asprilla’s first touch in the 67th minute was a headed goal, fed in by the head of McGraw after a long throw-in by Eric Miller.
—oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2023
Trinity Rodman prepares for a throw-in during an international friendly between Ireland and the United States in Austin, Texas, on April 8, 2023.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 18 July 2023
The sequence was set up when D.C. struggled to play out of their end after earning a throw-in following a Bou left-foot misfire.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 16 July 2023
Asprilla kept up his involvement with a shot on-frame in the 27th minute after a long throw-in by Eric Miller.
—oregonlive, 3 June 2023
Jackson Sandoval also headed away several long throw-ins and corner kicks into the box for the Knights.
—Lynn Ramsey, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2023
Boateng then picked off an SKC throw-in, crossing for Vrioni to touch back to Gil. Melia blocked Gil’s right-footer and Vrioni finished for a 2-0 lead.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 22 Apr. 2023
McBride’s goal came on a deflection in a mad scramble in front of the six-yard box after a throw-in from the left side by Osiramah Iyamah.
—Shawn McFarland, Dallas News, 31 Mar. 2023
The Revolution converted the decider after DeJuan Jones picked off a throw-in and earned a corner kick with an impressive left-wing run.
—Frank Dell'apa, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Mar. 2023
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My eight-year-old son, Bobby, subscribes to the beige diet: mac-n-cheese, french fries, and chicken fingers occasionally thrown in for good measure.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024
That’s because the two-time Formula 1 champion is throwing in a day of driving lessons for the winning bidder.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
Despite few buyers, California may pay $300M for fuel stations
Hydrogen’s proponents aren’t throwing in the towel.
—Bloomberg, Orange County Register, 4 Apr. 2024
Both the cloud and droplet open up, fill with water, and close easily, and they can even be thrown in the dishwasher for a thorough clean.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Fanon would eventually throw in his lot with the powerless, but he was born in 1925 into a middle-class family on the Caribbean island of Martinique, a French colony since the early 17th century.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 28 Mar. 2024
Sequin beads and delicate embroidery are some of the most common adornments–though feathers and fil-coupe are thrown in the mix from time to time, as well.
—Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2024
The couple enjoyed a date night and walked the carpet together at the event, which is organized by attorney Ben Crump and thrown in celebration of individuals' efforts in justice and equality.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
For those that max out their IRA this year with $8,000 in contributions, Robinhood throws in an extra $240.
—Rob Berger, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
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