as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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as in to kick in
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Recent Examples of throw in
Rohan Shah, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
The ongoing misery in Charlotte prompted a popular Panthers-centric podcast to throw in the towel.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Miami also retained Davion Mitchell, a throw-in piece from the team's midseason Jimmy Butler trade who flourished in South Beach.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
These are just two of many obstacles local governments throw in homebuilders’ way.
—Rohan Shah, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2025
The ongoing misery in Charlotte prompted a popular Panthers-centric podcast to throw in the towel.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
And if Klopp felt the benefits of turning throw-ins into choreographed events, complete with long build-ups, would be outweighed in Liverpool’s case by a loss of attacking impetus, is there not something to be said for that?
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Miami also retained Davion Mitchell, a throw-in piece from the team's midseason Jimmy Butler trade who flourished in South Beach.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw in
Noun
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Here’s where to look and how to make the most of this meteor shower, with bonus advice for the Leonids and Geminids, which might yield more meteors-per-hour, but won’t be as bright as the Orionids!—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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With 23 songs, the album features Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Summer Walker, and Tyla, with a bonus track featuring Latto.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ohio might see its last warm Saturday this weekend before the fall weather kicks in.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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As the rut kicked in, however, scrapes started to glow.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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The gift was made by the Reuben Foundation, a charitable organization established by billionaire brothers and art collectors David and Simon Reuben, who made their fortunes in Russian aluminum and real estate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Oct. 2025
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Sitting opposite an old people’s home in a residential corner of Paris’ 14th arrondissement, La Santé’s unassuming presence is only given away by the occasional wailing siren as prisoners are transported to and from the site.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Coterra Energy Another dividend-paying energy company is Coterra Energy (CTRA), an exploration and production company with operations focused in the Permian Basin, Marcellus Shale and Anadarko Basin.—
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CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Given the fluctuating nature of the dividends, a percentage to her might make the most sense.—
Wendy Hickey,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But because his top relievers had not pitched in Wednesday’s rout, manager Dan Wilson was eager to use them in Game 4.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ desire to ride their starting pitching in October and minimize the exposure of their Achilles’ heel (the bullpen) is being fulfilled.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Earlier this month, The Information reported that Oracle saw a 14% gross margin on renting out Nvidia AI chips in the August quarter.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
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Other schools in the district have chipped in.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandy Baltimore beat opponent Maelle Garbino to almost every loose ball, presenting a constant threat on the left.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In response, geolocation firms have begun presenting alternative options that tie prices to monthly unique active users, or in some cases, revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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