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
Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a throw in the third quarter that explained his improvement, his calmness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Miami also retained Davion Mitchell, a throw-in piece from the team's midseason Jimmy Butler trade who flourished in South Beach.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Carpenter’s role on the record isn’t to just throw in some backing vocals.
—Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a throw in the third quarter that explained his improvement, his calmness.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
And if Klopp felt the benefits of turning throw-ins into choreographed events, complete with long build-ups, would be outweighed in Liverpool’s case by a loss of attacking impetus, is there not something to be said for that?
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Miami also retained Davion Mitchell, a throw-in piece from the team's midseason Jimmy Butler trade who flourished in South Beach.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw in
Noun
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Here’s where to look and how to make the most of this meteor shower, with bonus advice for the Leonids and Geminids, which might yield more meteors-per-hour, but won’t be as bright as the Orionids!—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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With 23 songs, the album features Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion, Selena Gomez, Lizzo, Summer Walker, and Tyla, with a bonus track featuring Latto.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Vacherot had the chance to send Djokovic deeper into the abyss in the opening game of the second set, which lasted 14 points and was too much, too soon for Djokovic’s treatment to have kicked in.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, traditional animation storylines have to be locked before production kicks in, or reworked at large cost.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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The gift was made by the Reuben Foundation, a charitable organization established by billionaire brothers and art collectors David and Simon Reuben, who made their fortunes in Russian aluminum and real estate.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Oct. 2025
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After ending up with about 4% of the tech giant, she’s given away $19 billion in gifts to more than 2,000 nonprofits over the past five years.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Sitting opposite an old people’s home in a residential corner of Paris’ 14th arrondissement, La Santé’s unassuming presence is only given away by the occasional wailing siren as prisoners are transported to and from the site.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Spurs don’t owe that money back; ENIC would only be able to recoup it via dividends, which Spurs don’t pay, or via an eventual sale of the club.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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So much of our reporting hinges on the opportunities created by Africa’s demographic dividend compared with the West’s ageing populations.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But because his top relievers had not pitched in Wednesday’s rout, manager Dan Wilson was eager to use them in Game 4.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers’ desire to ride their starting pitching in October and minimize the exposure of their Achilles’ heel (the bullpen) is being fulfilled.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Half the human race aren’t mere chips in the batter; their inclusion calls for a whole new cake.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Buckhalter finished with a game-high 66 rushing yards on 21 carries and chipped in with four receptions for 28 yards.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sandy Baltimore beat opponent Maelle Garbino to almost every loose ball, presenting a constant threat on the left.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In response, geolocation firms have begun presenting alternative options that tie prices to monthly unique active users, or in some cases, revenue.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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