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
Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
This product became an instant vacation essential, and an easy purse throw-in to beat the winter blues.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The goal of the micro-investing platform is to build a long-term nest egg starting with the change most people throw in a jar.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The third, again from their own throw-in, saw Joe Gomez give the ball straight to Marc Guehi.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
This product became an instant vacation essential, and an easy purse throw-in to beat the winter blues.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
But Ellison refused to throw in the towel.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
The goal of the micro-investing platform is to build a long-term nest egg starting with the change most people throw in a jar.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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But the bonus for Sox fans is that there was no Willson Contreras news.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The bonus to staying in the Greater Surprise area is convenience.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In return, the studios will kick in $321 million — a record sum — to keep the writers’ health fund solvent.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other increases have already kicked in on April 1 which, confusingly, was the start of the government’s fiscal year.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The defendant had just delivered a box of Barbies to the family’s Wise County home — Barbies that Athena’s stepmother had ordered as a Christmas gift for the 7-year-old.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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Other gifts included a traditional Bedouin tent and tables, cushions and carpets that Epstein later set up on his island.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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There's shelters, there's places all the time giving away dogs.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Royals will give away 10,000 City Connect Flags to fans this Friday ahead of their game against the White Sox.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Counted income includes Social Security benefits, pension payments, IRA payments, property income, alimony, dividends, salary and wages.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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For instance, if the trust receives dividends or sells stocks, the income or capital gains tax burden falls on the grantor, the person who funds the trust.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Royals valued his metrics, alongside his ability to pitch in high-leverage situations, to make the deal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The developer is chipping in nearly $1 million for a project that’s costing close to $6 million, said Commissioner Ben Sorensen, whose district includes the neighborhood.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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Stephon Castle chipped in 20 points and Dylan Harper added 19 off the bench.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those numbers — and specifics of what an MLO would fund — will be worked out by staff, and a plan will be presented to the school board on April 21.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Denver homicide detectives, the Colorado State Patrol and Colorado Bureau of Investigation will investigate the shooting and present the results to the Denver District Attorney’s Office, Thomas said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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