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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Recent Examples of throw-in

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

Then, thanks to a pair of off days built into the series, both the Game 1 and Game 2 starters could be available to throw in an if-necessary Game 5. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Plus, the removable cover is machine-washable and easy to throw in the laundry. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

Even just putting a portion of your tax refund or annual bonus into your emergency fund can give it a good boost.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
But on an otherwise good night, Gardner committed two avoidable fouls in the fourth quarter; Heat TV analyst John Crotty said the second, which put Minnesota in the bonus, was completely unnecessary.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of bonus

Verb

Before long, the distortion kicks in, the song takes off, and the depression’s in the rearview, for a moment.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 14 Oct. 2026
The city has advanced a financing plan that kicks in $615 million in bond funding to help support construction costs for the stadium, team offices and related infrastructure.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of kick in

Verb

Without giving away key narrative turns, Holmes and her husband Billy Evans work tirelessly to reboot a version of Theranos with a kind of desperation.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
If the manager gives away the decision without adequate boundaries, capability or information, empowerment becomes risk.

— Thomas Lim, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of give away

Noun

Acknowledging the concerns, Warui noted that Dangote Refinery’s revenues were dollarized and that dividends could also be paid in dollars, mitigating the potential impact of naira devaluation.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
That's why Jim feels comfortable recommending J & J for its great dividend and AAA balance sheet.

— Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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