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
Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
By the series finale, Jake’s past catches up with him, and he’s arrested and thrown in prison.
—EW.com, 22 June 2025
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Video Player 00:00 00:25 Initially seen as a throw-in to the Juan Soto trade, Grisham received little fanfare throughout his first season in the Bronx.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Reimold explains how to get this look and feel at home by layering linen quilts, lightweight throws in breathable fabrics and any bedding essentials that feel cool to the touch but still look styled.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2025
By the series finale, Jake’s past catches up with him, and he’s arrested and thrown in prison.
—EW.com, 22 June 2025
Verb
May 15, 2025 Suleymanov shushed the St. Louis supporters and later cupped his hands to his ears while gathering the ball for a throw-in.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2025
Video Player 00:00 00:25 Initially seen as a throw-in to the Juan Soto trade, Grisham received little fanfare throughout his first season in the Bronx.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw in
Noun
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That matters more than any retention bonus ever could.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If said midfielder is skilled at carrying the ball across short distances, that would be a bonus too.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Under the bill's current text, these work requirements won't kick in until 2026.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Chavez showed up to Cash’s apartment March 23, 2022, and kicked in the door, according to prosecutors.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Another case alleges that Netanyahu and his wife received lavish gifts worth around $200,000—including cigars and Champagne—from Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan and Australian billionaire businessman James Packer in exchange for Milchan’s business benefits.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Other tax cuts, credits and gifts In addition to extending the tax cuts from the 2017 tax bill, the House version would give people who live in high-tax states such as California, New York and New Jersey a bigger income tax deduction for state and local taxes, known as SALT.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
Verb
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The problem is that your idealism is aroused and you might be tempted to give away the farm.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Bezos is one of America’s top givers by dollar amount, per Forbes’ calculations, having given away more than $4 billion during his lifetime to climate, housing and education causes, as well as the Smithsonian and the Obama Foundation.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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But American science, including space science, has paid enormous dividends in keeping the nation strong, prosperous, and worthy of the world’s respect.—
Adam Frank,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2025
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In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company.—
Dividend Channel,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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The announcement was made two weeks after Schmidt threw 103 pitches in seven hitless innings against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Home plate umpire John Bacon appeared to miss two pitches in that at-bat, which miffed Mendoza, who erupted out of the dugout, kicked some dirt and was quickly ejected.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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When Microsoft announced its first quantum chip in February, the company highlighted chemistry and materials science problems, like why some materials corrode, or how to compost plastic.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
27 June 2025
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Even before Haliburton went down, the Magic pushed their chips in — sending Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and four first-round picks to Memphis for Desmond Bane.—
Kristian Winfield,
Hartford Courant,
23 June 2025
Verb
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The four new plays presented this year through public readings have their first readings on the first day of their workshop, with just four hours of rehearsal, then work for four days until the next reading.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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The festival hosted a total of 61 series with productions from over 35 countries, including 33 series in the competitive strands, and presented the world premieres of 10 new shows.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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