toss in
phrasal verb
tossed in; tossing in; tosses in
: to add (something) to what one is selling without asking for more money
I'll even toss in an upgrade for free.
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In the 1980s, a trove of rare shells—some of which had been collected on a famed 18th-century voyager’s doomed final expedition—was tossed in a dumpster at Newcastle University in England during an office cleanout.
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Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
For a big group — or a hungry couple — a popular choice is the King’s Seafood Boil, with lobster tails, peel-and-eat shrimp, sausage, potatoes and Dungeness crab legs, boiled and tossed in garlic butter seasoning ($119.95).
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Specialty burritos include the General T., with chicken tossed in General Tso’s sauce, white rice, sour cream, fresh jalapenos and cheese – and the Nashville, with fried chicken, Nashville hot sauce, white rice, pickles, sour cream or ranch.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
The set includes two spoons, a bowl, and a cup, all made of food-grade silicone that’s safe to toss in the dishwasher.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Founded in 2011 by Minnie Nguyen and Trinh Le, the couple behind Station 16, Daikon Korean BBQ and Seoul St. Midtown, Firehouse Crawfish specializes in shellfish by the pound, tossed in plastic bags with seasonings and varying spice levels.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Cotton is a good option that can usually be tossed in the washer.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Either toss in oil and air-fry at 400° for 15–20 minutes, or roast in the oven at 425° until crispy and browned.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024
At dinnertime, just toss in a few ingredients for flavor and serve with a loaf of crusty bread for a hearty, easy meal in minutes.
4 of 15Erin Kunkel
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
This recipe turns a beloved pasta dish—rich, creamy Alfredo—into an easy, one-pot endeavor.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
For a big group — or a hungry couple — a popular choice is the King’s Seafood Boil, with lobster tails, peel-and-eat shrimp, sausage, potatoes and Dungeness crab legs, boiled and tossed in garlic butter seasoning ($119.95).
—Valeriya Safronova, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2024
Specialty burritos include the General T., with chicken tossed in General Tso’s sauce, white rice, sour cream, fresh jalapenos and cheese – and the Nashville, with fried chicken, Nashville hot sauce, white rice, pickles, sour cream or ranch.
—Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
The set includes two spoons, a bowl, and a cup, all made of food-grade silicone that’s safe to toss in the dishwasher.
—Maya Polton, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
Founded in 2011 by Minnie Nguyen and Trinh Le, the couple behind Station 16, Daikon Korean BBQ and Seoul St. Midtown, Firehouse Crawfish specializes in shellfish by the pound, tossed in plastic bags with seasonings and varying spice levels.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Cotton is a good option that can usually be tossed in the washer.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2024
Either toss in oil and air-fry at 400° for 15–20 minutes, or roast in the oven at 425° until crispy and browned.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 19 Mar. 2024
At dinnertime, just toss in a few ingredients for flavor and serve with a loaf of crusty bread for a hearty, easy meal in minutes.
4 of 15Erin Kunkel
Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo
This recipe turns a beloved pasta dish—rich, creamy Alfredo—into an easy, one-pot endeavor.
—Jenna Anderson, Sunset Magazine, 14 Mar. 2024
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“Toss in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toss%20in. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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