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
Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Yaya Toure’s long-distance drive, which sailed out for a throw-in, on the stroke of half-time, summed up Barcelona’s frustrations.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Of course, the perfect protection system against bicycle theft doesn't exist; people who steal bikes have managed to stay ahead of every form of lock and device that has been thrown in their way so far.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2025
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Noun
For Brentford, their 0.04 xG per long throw-in is top of the list among all Premier League teams.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Yaya Toure’s long-distance drive, which sailed out for a throw-in, on the stroke of half-time, summed up Barcelona’s frustrations.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Few curbside recycling programs accept items with LDPE, PP, PS, and O recycling symbols, so most of these can be thrown in the trash.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Of course, the perfect protection system against bicycle theft doesn't exist; people who steal bikes have managed to stay ahead of every form of lock and device that has been thrown in their way so far.
—ArsTechnica, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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Late in last year’s campaign, Trump promised a 10 percent raise for all agents along with recruitment and retention bonuses of $10,000.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The presumption is that job security—as well as promotions, funding, and possibly bonuses—were linked to progress on this score.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The new requirement would not kick in until Jan. 1, 2029, after Trump leaves office.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Our yards are in bloom, the worst of the summer heat hasn’t quite kicked in yet, and the promise of a summer without lunch boxes, homework, and early-morning alarm clocks is upon us.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The pope has always had a gift for diplomacy and working peacefully with all kinds of people, said his oldest brother, 73-year-old Louis Prevost of Florida, during an interview with the Tribune earlier this month.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Since 2019, when title sponsor Charles Schwab took over, the tournament has given away a classic car, built from the ground up, every year except the 2020 edition due to COVID-19.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Piastri’s McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, didn’t want to comment when pressed on some of the scenes involved, respecting the need not to give away spoilers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The front office opted to trade away Cody Bellinger and bring in Kyle Tucker in a move that has paid strong dividends so far this season.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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At the end of the month, all daily dividends are totaled and paid.—
Elliot Raphaelson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The right-hander has gone at least six innings in all eight of his starts this season and has not thrown more than 100 pitches in a single one of those outings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2025
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Pages, Hernández and catcher Dalton Rushing each had two hits. Notes: Shohei Ohtani, who went hitless in six at-bats for the first time since 2019, threw 50 pitches in his most extensive bullpen session since undergoing a second surgery on his right elbow in 2023.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
Verb
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Myles Turner chipped in with 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 14 points to go along with 11 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Freshman outfielder Clara Lyons hit a three-run homer and senior right fielder Sloane Fisher chipped in with a two-run double for Geneva (7-22).—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Throughout the ceremony, many prestigious awards were given to some incredible movies presented during this festival’s edition.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Tickets are free but must be presented at the door; pick them up in The Loft at the Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock, with a library card.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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