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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
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Several Cardinals posed for photos with them and some even gave away bats and baseballs.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026 -
Several Cardinals posed for photos with them and some even gave away bats and baseballs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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But then Hamilton and her team’s safety net kicked in, leading the program to prioritize running processes that were crucial for a safe landing.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
12 May 2026
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Another inmate, James Brown, was kicked in the stomach by a bronco and removed from the arena on a stretcher.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
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China has pitched in on Pakistan’s efforts to mediate and recently called for a comprehensive ceasefire.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Their 10-year-old daughter has already pitched in to help welcome her brothers home.—
Ryan Brennan
April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham chipped in with 17 points apiece.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Rhyne Howard chipped in 14 points and went a perfect 7-of-7 from the free throw line, showing toughness throughout the night.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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The National Magazine Awards, first presented in 1966, are given in association with Columbia University’s School of Journalism.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 May 2026
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While hope on the horizon is presented, this rich, deeply moving drama doesn’t shy away from forgiveness being something that cannot be easily forced, even when the will may be there, however far buried.—
Josh Slater-Williams,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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Tennis Channel again provided a wry graphic, this time showing that Watanuki’s topspin forehands increased from 77 mph on average to 80 mph post-Pepsi.—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Her burial provided researchers with a vivid glimpse into life and death in Roman Colchester, as per a press release.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
17 May 2026
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The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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The whistleblower alleged that funds donated to the museum for its Q+ initiative, to acquire works by LGBTQ+ artists, were also used for operating funds.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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On Tuesday, Clarke’s team shared a tribute to the fan favorite, who donated money and frequently volunteered in the Memphis community.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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No one volunteered, so Darcy called on Akil.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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“Threw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/threw%20in. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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