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
Newsweek
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Noun
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Kelvin Yeboah scored on a long throw-in during the 59th minute and the Loons’ striker got his second on a header off a corner kick from Joaquin Pereyra’s service in the 66th.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
After Bo Nix’s follow-up ankle procedure caused quite the stir in recent weeks, Payton said Nix could still end up throwing in minicamp later in June.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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Noun
In the second half, the Newcastle midfielder seemed to rile Danny Welbeck after conceding a throw-in with a strong tackle.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Kelvin Yeboah scored on a long throw-in during the 59th minute and the Loons’ striker got his second on a header off a corner kick from Joaquin Pereyra’s service in the 66th.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Verb
Appearing to take Will Ferrell’s affectionate lampooning The Story of Fire Saga as a how-to guide, Finland has thrown in everything but the kitchen sink to bring the trophy home for the first time since Lordi in 2006.
—Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 11 May 2026
After Bo Nix’s follow-up ankle procedure caused quite the stir in recent weeks, Payton said Nix could still end up throwing in minicamp later in June.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw-in. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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