threw in

verb

past tense of throw in
as in gave away

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
  1. gave away
  2. kicked in
  3. pitched in
  4. chipped in
  5. presented
  6. provided
  7. donated
  8. volunteered
Verb
  • For every fill-up, a local gas station gave away plastic cups featuring the flag or the American eagle.
    — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026
  • In 2025, Hanover Township gave away 1,800 backpacks filled with supplies during the distributions.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026
Definition of gave away
Verb
  • From the moment that the first ball was kicked in Mexico City to the final whistle in the New Jersey Meadowlands, North America was the host of one of the most epic parties the world has ever seen.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The Mavs kicked in a second-round pick that also goes to the Thunder.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of kicked in
Verb
  • Pomeranz was the opener last October in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee, while Civale pitched in long relief in Game 1.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
  • For Argentina, while the supporting cast have pitched in with big moments, this is undoubtedly, and once again, the Messi show.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of pitched in
Verb
  • No defenders have chipped in, no midfielders, and not even the slinky playmaker Michael Olise, king of the assist, has a goal to celebrate… yet.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • The paint on the columns appeared to be chipped in many spots, with scaffolding present as crews worked on the project.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of chipped in
Verb
  • Injunction hearings involve extensive legal arguments and evidence presented by both sides.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The prosecution also presented photos of the baby after it was found, lying on an autopsy table.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
Definition of presented
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  • Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • As exemplified by the renderings provided by TPS and Synapse, the new stage will allow the use of elaborate indoor settings without having to build sets and to film exteriors regardless of the weather.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • Moskowitz for Congress took in $677,000 in contributions from individuals, with 20% donated by people who gave less than $200 and 80% from larger contributions.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The ambulance was donated to the American Friends of Magen David Adom by the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of donated
Verb
  • But for many Georgians who volunteered, worked, performed or attended the Games, the memories that have endured are far more personal.
    — Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
  • According to Gatorade, Emerson volunteered at The North Texas Food Bank and Mission Arlington, led youth baseball training sessions and delivered home care services during the holiday season while maintaining an A average in the classroom.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
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