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noun

ˈthrō-ˌin How to pronounce throw-in (audio)
Definition of throw-innext
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
Como said at under-10 level, there will be no heading in training or matches, with throw-ins instead taken by passing the ball along the ground, and corners replaced by throws which are played on the floor. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 26 July 2026 There’s a thing in this league for wanting to be somewhere, for someone wanting you, not just some throw-in piece that people might think. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
Verb
And sure, why not throw in some Alexander Borodin and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky? — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026 The main event was an all-timer as fan-favorite Justin Gaethje forced previously unbeaten champion Ilia Topuria’s team to throw in the towel. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
  1. bonus
  2. kick in
  3. gift
  4. give away
  5. dividend
  6. pitch in
  7. chip in
  8. present
Noun
  • All editions also benefit from pre-order bonuses that include open beta early access (on August 6), the Exfil weapon set, and Exfil Dom legendary character skin.
    — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • One traveler may respond to bonus points, while another is more interested in an immediate price reduction.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of bonus
Verb
  • Under 40-50mph, the Omoda 7 runs solely on EV power before the petrol engine kicks in.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Then, the drums and bass line kick in, as do Antone’s haunting harmonies.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of kick in
Noun
  • Trees are more than a gift to communities, according to new research from the University of Illinois and Professor William Sullivan's team.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • People may respond more warmly to you, but the real gift is feeling more at home in your own presence.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift
Verb
  • For every show, the band is giving away four cruises aboard the cruise liner’s new ship Beachcomber, which makes its debut in January 2027.
    — Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The release added that at future tour stops, the Zac Brown Band will be giving away four cruises per show.
    — Stephen Hubbard, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of give away
Noun
  • In July the preferred stock started working the other way, and coins became dividend payments.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • That decision permanently strips the owner of future growth, dividends, voting rights and control over when the stock is sold.
    — Mark Lewyn, Baltimore Sun, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of dividend
Verb
  • Benge — a former two-way player who pitched in the same Oklahoma State rotation as Mets ace Nolan McLean — entered Friday with four outfield assists, tied for the ninth-most in the National League.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Since Monday, neighbors have pitched in with fans, and the theater is accepting donations on its website.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of pitch in
Verb
  • The current park district contract did not include an ask from some park and neighborhood advocates that the company — which also hosts the Sueños Music Festival at Grant Park — chip in for longer-term infrastructure work.
    — Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • States will also need to chip in if their error rate — a measure of overpayments and underpayments — is at or above 6%.
    — Juliana Kim, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of chip in
Verb
  • Investigators presented the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office earlier Tuesday for filing consideration.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The investigation remains ongoing, and the case has been presented to the district attorney for consideration.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Aug. 2026
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