THROW IN Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈthrō-ˌin

Definition of throw-in

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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verb

as in to kick in

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Recent Examples of throw-in

Noun

There are now five-second countdowns for goal kicks and throw-ins to stop time-wasting. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 Frank McElvenny’s throw-in to Walter Bahr on the right side, 35 yards out, started the scoring sequence. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Verb

Brown was viewed as a throw in at the time of the trade. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 In addition to protecting you from wind and cooler temperatures, Quince’s version is also water-repellent, has a storm flap for ventilation, and is packable enough to throw in a bag without adding excess weight or taking up too much space. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of bonus

Verb

In May, the agency proposed delaying emission standards set to kick in for new light- and medium-duty cars and trucks starting with model year 2027.

— Bloomberg, Oc Register, 9 July 2026
The national smog level dropped by 11% from 2003 to 2015 as strict federal regulations on power plants, cars and diesel engines kicked in.

— Seth Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of kick in

Noun

Typically, big-money gifts come after a donor has expressed a desire to support a particular cause or idea or group.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
Rather than rooting themselves in any one tradition, Sonenshein and Vahle achieve cohesion through their style — a conscious, effective unity of their culinary gifts.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of gift

Verb

So to solely give away to PE without that is a disservice to the families that are coming.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The answer will primarily center around its environmental impact and whether giving away new free allowances will lead to fossil fuel pollution or air pollution that otherwise would not happen, Elkind said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of give away

Verb

The lefty opened twice in June but had not pitched more than three innings since April, mostly pitching in long relief for Worcester.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that Yamamoto will not pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Philadelphia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026

Definition of pitch in

Verb

Actor and producer Tyler Perry is chipping in for the 18-year-old’s funeral, and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is helping fund an independent autopsy commissioned by Wells’s family.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
The league also will implant contact-sensing computer chips in each basketball to aid officials with out-of-bounds replays.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of chip in

Verb

The game will present you with a six by eight grid of letters.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Waiting to hear from the Vatican Kunst said he was tapped by Bishop Daniel Felton — who presented Buh’s case at the conference — to gather information regarding a possible cause for sainthood.

— Vivian Wilson, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026

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