throwing in

present participle of throw in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing in
Verb
  • In some cases, young people have caused damage to homes by kicking in doors, turning a prank into a crime.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Even with so many new tariffs kicking in, the tariff situation remains fluid.
    Anne D'Innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The Dodgers’ desire to ride their starting pitching in October and minimize the exposure of their Achilles’ heel (the bullpen) is being fulfilled.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Kerkering, 24, was pitching in a 1-1 game in the bottom of the 11th inning.
    Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Aliyah Boston added 15 points, with Natasha Howard chipping in 12 of her own.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Not competing on price—who’s giving away more?
    Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Without giving away too much, Elsbeth and Kaya interact (photo above), but with the greatest of care so as not to blow Kaya’s cover.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025
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“Throwing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20in. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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