Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throwing in
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Boston is kicking in $135 million for the White Stadium project, Mayor Michelle Wu announced this morning.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026 -
Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier will need massive new raises as RFAs this summer, not to mention Jackson LaCombe’s $9 million AAV officially kicking in.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Samyia Hudspeth had 14 points for Western Hills (2-20, 1-9) with Layla James pitching in 11.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
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Here’s a story about pitching in today’s game.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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And in this case, there are people who don’t live in Duval County (and, therefore, aren’t chipping in for that $775 million for the stadium renovation) saying others need to spend their money to be in the stadium.—
Mark Woods,
Florida Times-Union,
9 Jan. 2026
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Aliyah Boston added 15 points, with Natasha Howard chipping in 12 of her own.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Juliano is not giving away the secret recipe.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The store has always had success by staying connected with the local community and creating some innovative promotions, such as giving away umbrellas in April, pecan pie for Thanksgiving and cinnamon rolls for Christmas.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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