THROWING IN Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing in

verb

present participle of throw in

as in kicking in

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Getting in close to the buck and doe prior to being seen and then popping out almost in bow range can force a rutting buck to pick a fight over flight just based on his instincts kicking in.

— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 10 Nov. 2026
Suder sweetened the deal by kicking in $9,000 toward repairs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of kicking in

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Then Rivera’s sister and nephew started pitching in a few days a week.

— Judy Sutton Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
Gasser was drafted by the Padres and pitching in their farm system before going to the Brewers in the 2022 trade that brought reliever Josh Hader to San Diego.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pitching in

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Moynihan’s Rusty is everywhere, chipping in enough quips, reaction shots, and physical comedy to convey his supportive yet integral presence in each character’s life.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Nov. 2026
Opponents include Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who had dumped more than $100 million into the effort as of early August, with a long list of other tech billionaires chipping in as well.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of chipping in

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The latter, available in Classroom as well as search, is supposed to provide one-on-one tutoring and assistance without giving away all the answers.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 3 Nov. 2026
The activations were staffed by volunteers who traveled from locations including Florida, Tennessee and Ecuador, helping get fans involved in the democratic process and giving away special-edition Together, Together voting postcards in exchange.

— Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Nov. 2026

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