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
Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
By the series finale, Jake’s past catches up with him, and he’s arrested and thrown in prison.
—EW.com, 22 June 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Video Player 00:00 00:25 Initially seen as a throw-in to the Juan Soto trade, Grisham received little fanfare throughout his first season in the Bronx.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Reimold explains how to get this look and feel at home by layering linen quilts, lightweight throws in breathable fabrics and any bedding essentials that feel cool to the touch but still look styled.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
By the series finale, Jake’s past catches up with him, and he’s arrested and thrown in prison.
—EW.com, 22 June 2025
Verb
May 15, 2025 Suleymanov shushed the St. Louis supporters and later cupped his hands to his ears while gathering the ball for a throw-in.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Video Player 00:00 00:25 Initially seen as a throw-in to the Juan Soto trade, Grisham received little fanfare throughout his first season in the Bronx.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw in
Noun
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That matters more than any retention bonus ever could.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If said midfielder is skilled at carrying the ball across short distances, that would be a bonus too.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Chavez showed up to Cash’s apartment March 23, 2022, and kicked in the door, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
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Under the bill's current text, these work requirements won't kick in until 2026.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The problem is that your idealism is aroused and you might be tempted to give away the farm.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Bezos is one of America’s top givers by dollar amount, per Forbes’ calculations, having given away more than $4 billion during his lifetime to climate, housing and education causes, as well as the Smithsonian and the Obama Foundation.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Now that Ohtani is again pitching in live-game action, new questions are lingering about where his buildup will go from here.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
Verb
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When Microsoft announced its first quantum chip in February, the company highlighted chemistry and materials science problems, like why some materials corrode, or how to compost plastic.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Even before Haliburton went down, the Magic pushed their chips in — sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks to Memphis for Desmond Bane.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
Verb
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And those were -- none of those data were presented clearly at this meeting.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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That rear end presented further challenges given the wider body, so ECD needed to source entirely new axles and cradles—all custom jobs—plus a set of sparkling wire wheels.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Throw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20in. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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