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
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Hayes and Doncic trade throw-in Maxi Kleber are the two legitimate center-sized options on the bench behind Ayton, while 6-foot-8 forward Rui Hachimura and 6-foot-9 forward Jarred Vanderbilt can play some small-ball center minutes, essentially making Koloko superfluous.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Everyone was game to show up and ready to throw in.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Not much fanfare surrounded Kayla Thornton, who at the time was considered just a throw-in in the deal.
—Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
Hayes and Doncic trade throw-in Maxi Kleber are the two legitimate center-sized options on the bench behind Ayton, while 6-foot-8 forward Rui Hachimura and 6-foot-9 forward Jarred Vanderbilt can play some small-ball center minutes, essentially making Koloko superfluous.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Verb
At the outset for the off-season, the club traded for veteran righty Sonny Gray, and got the Cardinals to throw in $20 million, to boot.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Everyone was game to show up and ready to throw in.
—William Earl, Variety, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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To replenish its forces and keep up the pressure on Kyiv, Moscow is offering cash bonuses, freeing convicts from prison and luring foreigners to its army.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Jan. 2026
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Everyone received a sizable bonus.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, on the western side of that coastal front, temperatures are frigid and the fluff factor really kicks in.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood has long since gone to hell and this is just another kick in the nuts.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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South Korea’s anti-graft law bans public officials and their spouses from receiving gifts valued at more than $750 in connection with their public duties.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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One of Kossoff’s charcoal drawings of Christ Church hangs in the living room of the writer Iain Sinclair’s house in Hackney, a gift from the artist.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even the trailer above probably gives away too much.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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This doesn’t mean giving away your time or expertise indiscriminately.—
Kathy Caprino,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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It’s also been suggested that the dividends arrive in a form other than a check.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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To become a member, a company must have increased its dividend payout for at least 50 consecutive years.—
Jeff Marks,Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Parents' employers, relatives, friends, local governments and philanthropic groups can also pitch in.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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That helping spirit was on display throughout this corner of Essex County as residents pitched in for one another.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Isaiah Johnson-Arigu contributed 17 points in a reserve role for UST, while Carter Bjerke and Ben Oosterbaan chipped in 11 and 10 points, respectively.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
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Bryson Dagon came off the bench to score 13 points, while Daniel Morakinyo chipped in with six points and Will Hooks had six rebounds.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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When your work is presented by your boss, expand on it.—
Chris Lipp,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The researchers presented toddlers with elaborate puzzle contraptions that contained prizes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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