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
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
And Devon is pissed off enough to trek to wherever the hell this island is with the fruit bouquet to throw in Simone’s face.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 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
Kodai Senga #34 of the New York Mets throws in the bullpen before a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 6, 2025 in Denver, Colorado.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
And Devon is pissed off enough to trek to wherever the hell this island is with the fruit bouquet to throw in Simone’s face.
—Marc Berman, Forbes.com, 8 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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Like those who purchased a digital copy of the film, the 4K and Blu-ray versions of Sinners will also contain bonus material including four production featurettes.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The House agreed on a $4,000 bonus deduction with similar eligibility parameters and duration.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Over the last 15 years, 23 players have kicked in at least 50 points at age 37 or beyond, including six last season.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The new pay package will kick in only if the split occurs by the end of next year.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
18 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
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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
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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In the most recent quarter, Cisco paid out approximately $3.1 billion in dividends and buybacks.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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Party efforts As Florida looks increasingly out of reach for Democrats, it’s become harder for the Democratic Party to convince donors to provide the kind of money needed to do the work that could pay long-term dividends, such as field organizing efforts and consistent campaigns to register voters.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
Verb
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Freddy Peralta #51 of the Milwaukee Brewers throws a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres at American Family Field on June 08, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Now that Ohtani is again pitching in live-game action, new questions are lingering about where his buildup will go from here.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 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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