THROW IN Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈthrō-ˌin

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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Noun

Kelvin Yeboah scored on a long throw-in during the 59th minute and the Loons’ striker got his second on a header off a corner kick from Joaquin Pereyra’s service in the 66th. —

Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026 In addition, the rule does not apply when a player is in their own half of the field or receives the ball from a throw-in, corner kick, or goal kick. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026

Verb

If things continue to progress at the current pace, there’s hope that Hammond, who was cleared to throw in March but held out of spring practice, could be ready for Week 1, according to a source briefed on his recovery. —

Manny Navarro, New York Times, 7 May 2026 Catch some crabs in the salt marsh at Oyster Landing, then buy a few pounds of shrimp from Seven Seas Seafood to throw in the pot with them. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

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Noun

As a bonus, the shoulder strap is adjustable for a comfy, custom fit.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
See Rates & Fees The Chase Sapphire Reserve for BusinessSM (see rates and fees) currently has an intro bonus for 150,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.

— Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 2 June 2026