Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
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The hosts, for the umpteenth time on Saturday afternoon, gave away possession in their own half.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025 -
On Friday, Rutgers — the Gophers’ other conference win — gave away another game in a 38-19 loss to Washington.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, once theaters began to sell out, the FOMO kicked in.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
14 Jan. 2026
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Most prices in November were collected in the second half of the month, after the government reopened, when holiday discounts kicked in, which may have biased November inflation lower.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ezra Ausar pitched in with 14 points and nine rebounds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Lions Clubs and community members from across the region pitched in.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Gabe McIntyre netted 18 points while Tommy Vallett chipped in 12 points as Mansfield topped Milford, 59-39, in Hockomock League action.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Isaiah Johnson-Arigu contributed 17 points in a reserve role for UST, while Carter Bjerke and Ben Oosterbaan chipped in 11 and 10 points, respectively.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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The company presented the AIR ONE, an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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On Friday, after Chew instructed jurors on how to evaluate opening statements, Baker presented surveillance footage from Building 10, Stanford’s executive offices.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The business also provided hobbyists with a place to talk about home brewing and meet other people with the same interest.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The spokesperson said information about how utilities are calculated is provided to residents.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In addition to feeling good, the socks do good too; for every pair sold, a pair is donated to someone in need.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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While donated blood is called whole blood, stewards of the blood supply will split and spin blood into separate bags with just red blood cells or with the plasma.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Foster parent Barbara Roth has volunteered from the start.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Later that month, the Marners volunteered to host the team’s Halloween party in the basement of their new home.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Threw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20in. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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