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
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 May 2026
Kelvin Yeboah scored on a long throw-in during the 59th minute and the Loons’ striker got his second on a header off a corner kick from Joaquin Pereyra’s service in the 66th.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
One Rinse Is Good—Two Is Better If your machine has the option, throw in a second rinse to cap off your quick wash.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Knight made a throw-in from deep in the corner, then a teammate tapped the ball back to her near the sideline.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 May 2026
Kelvin Yeboah scored on a long throw-in during the 59th minute and the Loons’ striker got his second on a header off a corner kick from Joaquin Pereyra’s service in the 66th.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 3 May 2026
Verb
Adell also made a bad throw in the second inning, allowing Troy Johnston to take an extra base.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
One Rinse Is Good—Two Is Better If your machine has the option, throw in a second rinse to cap off your quick wash.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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The Aftermath is a special bonus episode taking place after the reunion and will air next week.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
10 June 2026
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And a good price is always a bonus.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Verb
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In Santa Clara County alone, 55,000 people are expected to lose their food benefits, and 129,000 will likely begin losing their MediCal coverage when its work mandate kicks in on January 1.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Some of the most famous matches have ended this way, but the worst spot kick in World Cup history is generally believed to be the one taken by singer Diana Ross during the 1994 opening ceremony.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 June 2026
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Bethenny fully customized a Ford Bronco for her daughter's birthday gift, decking it out in a custom light-pink wrap.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Kramer’s use of gift deeds to acquire property in the county also drew scrutiny.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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The Giving Pledge is a commitment for ultrawealthy individuals to give away the majority of their wealth; other signatories include MacKenzie Scott, Warren Buffett, Mark Zuckerberg, and more.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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The former Chicago mayor told WBZ that $22,000 was raised, and 120 bikes would be given away.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks, a platform that ranks analysts based on their past performance.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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As Broadway productions continue making stops in Denver and arts organizations expand their reach, supporters say Colorado's investment in the arts is paying dividends both culturally and economically.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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City officials approved an agreement underpinning the massive plan in 2022, around the same time that Victory — then pitched in a different form as Seasons on the Bench — took shape on farmland next door.—
Mark Dee
June 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Ohtani jogged back to the dugout to get ready to pitch in the bottom of the frame.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Chief Executive Officer Hock Tan said Broadcom will sell $56 billion worth of AI chips in the fiscal year that ends in October, also falling short of estimates.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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But the show floor was our first opportunity to see the devices running these chips in person, including MSI’s new Claw 8 EX AI+.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Posthumous Raindance Icon Awards have been presented to Joan Plowright (accepted by Tamsin Olivier, daughter of Joan Plowright and Lawrence Olivier) and Helen McCrory (accepted by Damian Lewis).—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Sure, there would be a number of hurdles wrapped up in the process, which would include medical provisions based upon Sorsby's 'mental health disorder' of addiction that his attorneys presented in court as an argument against the NCAA.—
Trey Wallace OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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