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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Noun

Cheers followed shortly after for his presence of mind in calling for a quick Marcus Tavernier throw-in near the halfway line, with Brentford in disarray defensively. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 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

Verb

Asked about the throw in question Wednesday, Titans coach Robert Saleh acknowledged his quarterback could have done more. — Matt Moret, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Find an old Porsche, Jaguar or Mini, rip everything out, throw in a gigantic modern engine, carbon-fiber bodywork and enough computing power to launch a satellite, then ask half a million dollars for it. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

BetMGM is treating new users to promo code FOXNEWS that provides a refund on your first losing wager, giving up to $1,500 in bonuses.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Rubin told the news outlet that if the business parts ways with the wooden puppet, store employees will receive a $15,000 bonus and the bird’s artist, Bliss Kolb of Seattle, will receive $1 million.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonus

Verb

Michael MacIvor was hit in the back of the head with a blunt object and kicked in the midsection before being strangled.

— CBS Miami Team, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Turning on the heat a couple of hours before peak hours and turning it off after the higher rate kicks in can save you money.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of kick in

Verb

His nonprofit, the Musk Foundation, had more than $14 billion assets at the end of last year, but over the past four years has failed to give away the minimum amount required by law.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
For founders sitting atop a mountain of stock, that beats selling shares, paying tax, and then giving away the cash.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of give away

Noun

But since making that promise in November 2025, as of this month, such dividends have yet to materialize.

— Chad de Guzman, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
Later that same day, August 4, Zuckerberg proposed a dividend of 20 shares of Class C stock for each share of Class A and B shares, paid to all shareholders.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dividend

Verb

Lincoln finished with four points, while Thomas, an Allen High alum, chipped in six points and six rebounds.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Nvidia’s share of data center chips in China fell to 34% in the first half of 2026, while shipments of its AI accelerators dropped by 44% compared to a year earlier, according to IDC data cited by Reuters.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of chip in

Verb

To present von Furstenberg with the award was Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic at the New York Times, who has known the designer for some twenty years.

— Ariel Bielsky, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026
Starting end of November, Upper East Siders can seek sanctuary at a new spa presented by prestige skin care brand Augustinus Bader.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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