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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Recent Examples of throw-in

Noun

Jasinski’s goal came on a pass from Fernandez that capped a quick build-up off a throw-in. —

Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026 One play, just 12 minutes in, stuck out in particular: a build-up after a throw-in which featured one-touch passing between seven players in quick succession that took the ball from right back to left wing in a matter of seconds. —

Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026

Verb

The issue, in part, is that the energy-efficient seal on these kinds of windows don’t leave much room to throw in a screen insert. —

Clio Chang, Curbed, 21 Apr. 2026 Plantenders Nursery, a wholesale seller of plants in Silverado, is considering hiking its delivery fees for landscapers and contractors to $70 from $50 — but may opt to throw in the towel as the higher fuel costs are the final nail in the coffin for his rustic nursery. —

Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

Her national championship bonus was $5,000.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 13 May 2026
In the ensuing years, Amanda frequently cited illness for her absences from her job as a resident advisor (RA) in college at San Jose State University, her college classmates recalled in a Scamanda bonus episode.

— Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026