THROW IN Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈthrō-ˌin

Definition of throw-in

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

Senior defender Calum Bohan set up Martinez’s second goal with a long throw-in from the right side. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Cheers followed shortly after for his presence of mind in calling for a quick Marcus Tavernier throw-in near the halfway line, with Brentford in disarray defensively. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Verb

Asked about the throw in question Wednesday, Titans coach Robert Saleh acknowledged his quarterback could have done more. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Find an old Porsche, Jaguar or Mini, rip everything out, throw in a gigantic modern engine, carbon-fiber bodywork and enough computing power to launch a satellite, then ask half a million dollars for it. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

Make the call with Underdog and wager $10 to earn $50 in bonuses when using promo code FOXNEWS.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonus

Verb

Since the law kicked in, Florida has preserved about half a million acres, said Kim Dinkins, policy and planning director for 1000 Friends of Florida.

— Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
There is a larger cycle at play than a team in need of giving its kicker a, well, kick in the rear-end signing some competition.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of kick in

Noun

Since Jayawardhana took office July 1, donors have committed about $73 million in gifts.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
However, since the ornament is entered into a holiday gift exchange rather than gifted with proper intention, Tanya suddenly finds herself on the receiving end of everyone else’s misfortune.

— Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of gift

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The group has maintained its commitment to a 40 percent dividend payout ratio and leverage threshold of two-times at year-end.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026
That's an impressive combination of double-digit growth and strong profitability, putting AbbVie in a good position to continue growing earnings and supporting its dividend.

— Kevin Simpson, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividend

Verb

But Shane Drohan, who hadn't pitched in a month due to injury issues and a poor outing his last time out, was no match for the hungry Rays desperate to keep their season alive following Pratt's potential game-winner.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Cuban sports editor Jose Massaguer calculated that Levis pitched in more than 500 games across his career, and Cuban pitching records attributed to him reportedly stood for decades beyond his retirement.

— Zachary Kranc, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of pitch in

Verb

Veronica Burton matched Stokes' team-high scoring total with 13 points, while Tiffany Hayes and Cecilia Zandalasini chipped in with 12 apiece and Williams had nine.

— Reuters, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
The data center boom is already causing a shortage of memory chips in peacetime.

— Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of chip in

Verb

To present von Furstenberg with the award was Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic at the New York Times, who has known the designer for some twenty years.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Starting end of November, Upper East Siders can seek sanctuary at a new spa presented by prestige skin care brand Augustinus Bader.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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