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
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
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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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
Catch some crabs in the salt marsh at Oyster Landing, then buy a few pounds of shrimp from Seven Seas Seafood to throw in the pot with them.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
The glitches were so disruptive that some schools decided to throw in the towel and delay the test to a later date.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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Start by listing your gross monthly income, including your salary, bonuses and any side income.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The mini mart received a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The prolific showrunner signed a megadeal with NBCUniversal last year that covers both film and TV projects; the film portion of the agreement kicks in this year, while Sheridan’s TV output will remain with Paramount through 2028.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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The three-year contract extension the Oilers signed Knoblauch to in October kicks in next season and runs through 2028-29.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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As previously noted, one of the gifts of Russian greats that Saunders most celebrates is their way of locating complex truths in the stuff of ordinary lives—their towns and farms, and their families, their servants; their animals.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Doing it for the first time is always a celebration and doing it at Critics’ Week is an immense gift because of the care the film receives from the moment it is invited.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Art forgers don’t necessarily give away all their tips.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
20 May 2026
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This review may have already given away a little too much, but high places and plummeting are important details in this story.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Noun
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If Rodgers and the Steelers are going to raise their ceiling in Year 2, several offseason moves need to pay dividends.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The dividend has exploded by more than 400% over the past decade, and that includes a near-doubling over the past five years alone.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Angels starter Jack Kochanowicz walked four and hit a batter with a pitch in the first two innings, but the right-hander retired 12 straight batters — six by strikeout — from the third through the sixth before handing the ball to the bullpen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Woods Richardson’s splitter has a minus-13 Run Value, tying it with Aaron Nola’s four-seam fastball for the worst pitch in baseball.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Teammates Kelsey Mitchell and Sophie Cunningham chipped in with 17 points apiece.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Jerrell also expressed a willingness to put pressure on the city of Charlotte to chip in money for the courts system.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Day one we were presented with the most delicious blackberry gin gimlet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Schools can’t formally present high school prospects with revenue-sharing offers until November, the month before the early signing period.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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