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
Maybe Mangiapane goes down in Blackhawks lore with the likes of Anders Bjork and Austin Wagner, deadline throw-ins who briefly looked like possible pieces before disappearing forever.
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Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 14 Mar. 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
Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 14 Mar. 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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To be sure, banks often make staffing decisions in the first quarter, around the time bonuses are due — and none of the executives this week linked their headcount reductions to AI.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Bryson DeChambeau, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Cameron Smith all signed deals with bonuses of at least $100 million.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Gold doesn't produce income like dividends or interest, but its appeal lies in its ability to potentially maintain or increase value when real returns elsewhere are under pressure.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Sportico does not count investment income, such as interest payments or dividends, but does include payouts from equity stakes athletes have sold.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Paula makes sure that their hall table is set with the preposterous gifts — exotic fruits, rare cuts of meat — that Agnes has received from potential suitors.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026
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Here, visitors can gaze upon the icon of the Virgin Mary, which sits surrounded by gifts from those who come to pray.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Throw-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-ins. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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