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

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 The chances were blown by a double movement and crooked throw-in. — ABC News, 11 July 2026

Verb

Brown was viewed as a throw in at the time of the trade. — Tony East, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 In addition to protecting you from wind and cooler temperatures, Quince’s version is also water-repellent, has a storm flap for ventilation, and is packable enough to throw in a bag without adding excess weight or taking up too much space. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.

— Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026

Definition of bonus

Verb

Butlers are kicked in the shins and told their children are ugly; a patriarch’s idiotic military decisions are venerated for their spirit; blood spilling out of a servant’s wound is more an issue for the rug.

— Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Two layers of automatic overdraft protection transfer funds from your Reserve and Growth accounts before any fees kick in — no setup required.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of kick in

Noun

Some of its greatest gifts arrive disguised as boredom — an afternoon with nothing scheduled, a bike pointed toward a friend’s house, a library book that unexpectedly becomes impossible to put down.

— Chicago Tribune, Twin Cities, 16 July 2026
Federal Election Commission filings released Wednesday night show the CEO personally donated $1 million in May to Public First, the super PAC pushing for mandatory AI safety rules—his largest political gift on record.

— Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 16 July 2026

Definition of gift

Verb

French Gates was also one of the founders of the Giving Pledge, which encourages billionaires to give away the majority of their net worth during their lifetimes.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 July 2026
With that in mind, modern hot dog chain Dog Haus is keeping the hot dog party going by giving away free dogs this month with the restaurant offering a buy-one-get-one-free special through July 31.

— Richard Guzman, Daily News, 13 July 2026

Definition of give away

Verb

The lefty opened twice in June but had not pitched more than three innings since April, mostly pitching in long relief for Worcester.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Manager Dave Roberts announced Saturday that Yamamoto will not pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Philadelphia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 July 2026

Definition of pitch in

Verb

Actor and producer Tyler Perry is chipping in for the 18-year-old’s funeral, and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick is helping fund an independent autopsy commissioned by Wells’s family.

— Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 13 July 2026
The league also will implant contact-sensing computer chips in each basketball to aid officials with out-of-bounds replays.

— Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026

Definition of chip in

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