Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
Verb
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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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And then the fire really kicked in.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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After the contact Following the Instagram communique, Kripalani’s indie filmmaking instincts kicked in.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
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Doctors and nurses, as well as employees from nearly every other area of the hospital, pitched in, many donning decontamination suits.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Right-hander Kevin Gausman started Games 1 and 5 of the ALCS but also pitched in relief in Game 7.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jaylen Brown had an excellent game, scoring 41 points to go with six rebounds and four assists, while Derrick White chipped in with 15 points, four steals, and three blocks in the loss.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Then Tuch chipped in the clutch insurance goal late.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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For the monks or clerics, it is presented as a material substance, carried like a sack of gold on the demon’s back; the metaphors used are monetary or economic, as though the monks owe ordered syllables to God instead of the monetary tithe their vows of poverty render unnecessary.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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Linmon also presented something a bit different from director Xu Hongyu with the high concept fantasy action drama series Infinite 10 Days, the first season of which features 24-episodes, with production set for the end of 2025/early 2026.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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The interviewer then noted that Kirson later apologized and donated her profits from the festival to an unspecified human rights organization, and that the festival required comedians not to criticize the Saudi government.—
James Factora,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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In recent years, Gates has focused on the goals of his Gates Foundation, which has donated billions of dollars to fund health care, education and development initiatives worldwide.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The figure of Achilles, a warrior who singlehandedly choked a river with dead enemies before taking on the river god himself, provided a model for Alexander the Great and persists in contemporary popular entertainment, political speech, and military culture in celebrations of shock and awe.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Still, as of Monday, head coach John Harbaugh provided an encouraging update on Jackson’s status ahead of Thursday night’s matchup with the Miami Dolphins.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her family — mom Donna, sister Christina and brother Jon — were in attendance, along with Harrison’s children Josh and Taylor and his mother Mary Beth, who volunteered at the event.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The group of high school seniors volunteered as part of a first-time project for their literature and social justice class taught by Maeve Gavagan, an English teacher at Marquette High.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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