throwing in

Definition of throwing innext
present participle of throw in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing in
Verb
  • One provider recommended a different formula, but Laura responded that her son was burning calories by kicking in his bed, crawling and wheeling around in his wheelchair.
    Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
  • As an alternative, Indiana lawmakers last month authorized building a new stadium in Hammond, with the team kicking in $2 billion and the state using new taxes to pay about $1 billion.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Yamamoto was pitching in Toronto for the first time since pitching in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Terence Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Painter said every part of his game felt in sync, from pregame warmups to keeping his emotions in check while pitching in front of about 40 friends and family in his ticket group.
    CBS News, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The developer is chipping in nearly $1 million for a project that’s costing close to $6 million, said Commissioner Ben Sorensen, whose district includes the neighborhood.
    Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Filip Forsberg, Zachary L’Heureux, Steven Stamkos and Jonathan Marchessault each scored for Nashville, with Marchessault chipping in a helper.
    Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Councilmember Evelyn Chua spearheaded the initiative, inspired by a similar program in San Leandro, which began giving away up to 1,000 Ring cameras last year.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The frozen green yogurt company is giving away 40,001 Spoonables, 14-ounce cartons of frozen Greek yogurt, from March 31 to April 30.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Throwing in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throwing%20in. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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