as in bonuses
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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Recent Examples of throw-ins
This is probably a consequence of more sides playing out from the back at goal kicks, and also more emphasis being placed on long throw-ins recently.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The league also provides structured support for new players, including an orientation where participants learn the basics of soccer, from offsides to throw-ins in a pressure-free setting, and skills days that focus on different fundamental areas of soccer.
—Evan Moore
november 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-ins
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Last year, Lowe’s also gave $80 million in discretionary bonuses store managers and assistant managers.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Feb. 2026
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The remainder of his compensation came from vacation payouts, car allowances and bonuses.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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For qualified people, the Individual Investors Act waives island and federal income taxes on dividends, interest, and capital gains for residents who live in Puerto Rico for at least 183 days of the year.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2026
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During market downturns, your account balance may dip even if dividends continue.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, textiles, and more are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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All of those gifts were received prior to Epstein’s guilty plea in Florida in 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution with a minor, according to the university’s review of its Epstein connections.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Throw-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-ins. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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