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

Lapses in concentration – like from the throw-in that led to the penalty conceded against Forest – have played their part too. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 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

There have also been some not-so-great plays, like the interception on a deep throw in the same practice. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Some manufacturers will throw in a free game or subscription, but for the most part, games need to be purchased separately after getting the actual headset. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

Also, join the Huddle House Rewards program and get 25 bonus points for signing up.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Now the preferences are changing, as the AI boom makes those working in the chip sector — flush with hefty bonuses — the new gems of the dating pool.

— Justina Lee,Lisa Kim, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of bonus

Noun

Palestinians possess no natural gift for grief and there is nothing beautiful about enduring destruction and death.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
The children were learning how to make gift bags and perfume, a free workshop that offered them a brief respite from Cuba's realities.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of gift

Verb

The Poncey-Highland barbecue restaurant’s party will raise money for Parton’s Imagination Library, the book-gifting organization that has given away more than 300 million books to children around the world.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 8 Sep. 2026
To say much more would be to give away the script’s many twists and turns, or its surprisingly clear-eyed denouement.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of give away

Noun

At a time when Americans are ranking cost of living as a top concern ahead of the November contests, the president's comments echo a promise that people would receive $2,000 tariff dividend checks in late 2025.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
An immediate rematch with the team that dogwalked them out of the Super Bowl provides ample opportunity, provided the offensive line shuffle shows dividends.

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of dividend

Verb

Joe Rodon, last seen limping off the pitch in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Brentford, will be unavailable to Leeds United for eight to 10 weeks with a hamstring injury.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Of course, many high picks out of high school struggle initially with pitching in the minors.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of pitch in

Verb

South Carolina State finished with 479 total yards, also chipping in 187 through the air.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Sep. 2026
The Texas defense also chipped in with three takeaways, one of which was a 59-yard fumble return by defensive back Graceson Littleton to give Texas a 28-0 second-quarter lead.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of chip in

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