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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Noun
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Daniels, who was considered a throw-in when this deal was made, has blossomed into one of the NBA’s premier defenders, leading the league in total steals and steals per game, and being a finalist for the defensive player of the year award as well.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
How To Clean Synthetic Gardening Gloves Many synthetic gardening gloves can be thrown in the wash, but always check the tag first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Yaya Toure’s long-distance drive, which sailed out for a throw-in, on the stroke of half-time, summed up Barcelona’s frustrations.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Daniels, who was considered a throw-in when this deal was made, has blossomed into one of the NBA’s premier defenders, leading the league in total steals and steals per game, and being a finalist for the defensive player of the year award as well.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
Even phone cases should not be thrown in the trash.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
How To Clean Synthetic Gardening Gloves Many synthetic gardening gloves can be thrown in the wash, but always check the tag first.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw-in. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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