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
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Frank McElvenny’s throw-in to Walter Bahr on the right side, 35 yards out, started the scoring sequence.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In addition to protecting you from wind and cooler temperatures, Quince’s version is also water-repellent, has a storm flap for ventilation, and is packable enough to throw in a bag without adding excess weight or taking up too much space.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Noun
There are now five-second countdowns for goal kicks and throw-ins to stop time-wasting.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
Frank McElvenny’s throw-in to Walter Bahr on the right side, 35 yards out, started the scoring sequence.
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Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
Brown was viewed as a throw in at the time of the trade.
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Tony East,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
In addition to protecting you from wind and cooler temperatures, Quince’s version is also water-repellent, has a storm flap for ventilation, and is packable enough to throw in a bag without adding excess weight or taking up too much space.
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Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.
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Chip workers at both SK Hynix and Samsung are expecting hefty bonuses this year, thanks to bumper profits at both chipmakers.
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From the Sacramento Valley to Modesto and Merced For Sacramento and folks south towards Modesto and Merced, high temps should hold in the mid- to upper 80s Thursday afternoon thanks to the Delta breeze kicking in.
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Thirty minutes into this match, fans booed over a no-call when Balogun went down in the penalty box upon being kicked in the shin.
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Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
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Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
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This pause is the latest sign of distance between Buffett and Gates, who were longtime friends and, along with Melinda French Gates, formed the Giving Pledge in 2010 to encourage fellow billionaires to give away the majority of their wealth.
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But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
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Truth is, summer is the best time to troll for dividend deals—especially July.
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Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
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Some within Ritchie’s council advised him not to pitch in the combine game and to take his talents up the coast to UCLA, the program to which he was committed.
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In recent weeks, Ragans had progressed to pitching in rehab games.
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But his celebrity status has not translated into success in selling Nvidia's advanced chips in China.
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But his celebrity status has not translated into success in selling Nvidia’s advanced chips in China.
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Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
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Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development.
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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