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
David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Guerrero, the five-time All-Star, hadn't played since last Monday after straining his hamstring stretching for a throw in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The incident occurred during Friday’s match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, with broadcast video showing a fan engaging with Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo, while the forward went to retrieve a ball for an impending throw-in.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Tosh will ‘throw in’ water slide Tosh, known for his sharp wit and creative humor, provided some personal photos and quips in the email announcing the listing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Guerrero, the five-time All-Star, hadn't played since last Monday after straining his hamstring stretching for a throw in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
Villa conceded a long throw-in after Mings and Torres combined to pass and then miscontrolled the ball out of play.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The incident occurred during Friday’s match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, with broadcast video showing a fan engaging with Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo, while the forward went to retrieve a ball for an impending throw-in.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw in
Noun
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Bet $5 on Bears-Texans after activating the latest FanDuel promo code offer and get $200 in bonus bets, win or lose.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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For comparison, Paris last summer was the first time Jamaica paid out bonuses at an Olympics.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result is a tidal wave of companies moving away from artificial colors, even before any new regulations kick in forcing them to ditch these products.—
Louis Biscotti,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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However, after the goodwill the team earned in the second half of last season, Week 1 was a kick in the groin to expectations.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These annual gifts can also reduce the size of your taxable estate, saving more of your lifetime exemption for future inheritances.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every September and December, Broadbelt would stuff barrels with care packages, gifts and school supplies to send back to Jamaica.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ellison pledged to give away 95% of his wealth to advance scientific research and solve complex problems related to health and aging.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Blue Moon, a Molson Coors brand, will also be sampling at locations in Boston, Denver, Long Island, Nashville, and Philadelphia, and giving away bags of oranges.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stocks of 4 such companies that pay a dividend of greater than 3% are listed here.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Sauer has six pitches in his arsenal, mainly relying on a cutter, four-seam fastball, slider and sinker while also mixing in a split finger and occasional curveball.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s been a long road, but one that has provided him with a chance to remain at the MLB level — and to pitch in the biggest games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That’s in part due to throwing all the chips in the middle and not being ready for counterattacks.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
12 Sep. 2025
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In November, Jeff Pu also said Apple would include a Wi-Fi 7 chip in the iPhone 17 Pro in the second half of 2025.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Next, presented by Corey Smith, Head of Diversity & Inclusion, North America, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, was the Virgil Abloh award to global artist and fashion icon Usher.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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His unpolished demeanor and inability to grasp the issues presented a challenge.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Throw in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw%20in. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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