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
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  • However, that wasn’t the last time Prince gave away an album for free.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The last memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington in June shocked many sanctions experts by how much the US gave away to Iran for very little in exchange.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of gave away
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  • The Dodgers kicked in about $175 million toward revenue sharing last year and will be on the hook for more than $200 million in 2026, according to multiple people familiar with their finances.
    — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Malone later said her lifeguarding and life-saving training kicked in.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of kicked in
Verb
  • Bradford, now in the rotation, and Montgomery, pitching out of the bullpen, both had elbow surgery and hadn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024 before coming back last week.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • John pitched in parts of 26 seasons between 1963 and 1989, amassing 288 wins (26th most in baseball history) and more than 4,710 innings pitched (20th).
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pitched in
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  • Gray added 20 points on 3-of-8 from deepm and Angel Reese chipped in with 14 points and 10 rebounds.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Pedri chipped in behind for fellow substitute Nico Williams, who couldn’t get enough contact on the ball.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of chipped in
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  • Comedian, actor, and entertainer Bill Bellamy will be presented with the Icon Award at the 2026 Whats Funny Comedy Festival, recognizing his decades of excellence and impact on stand-up comedy and entertainment.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But sustaining that rotation has presented its own challenges.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented
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  • No details about the patient have been provided, and Health New Zealand would not disclose information without family approval.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • During a press conference in Tallahassee on Thursday, Fishback based his allegations on information provided by a whistleblower seemingly familiar with the federal investigation.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • The two hit it off – so well, in fact, Knight donated $400,000 to the on-campus Paterno libraries and would speak at the coach’s 2012 funeral.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The candidates also have significant money donated to their own campaigns, which gives them the ability to make their own decisions on spending, messaging and voter outreach.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of donated
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  • Segovia, who plays for the Venezuelan national team, his Venezuela teammate Jon Aramburu and former national team player Tomas Rincon volunteered at collection points and in town squares, helping those affected by the disaster.
    — Michelle Kaufman August 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As Old Naperville Day rebrands this year, Pedigo said the intention is to recognize everyone in the area who has either volunteered with DuPagePads or benefitted from its services.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
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