thrown in

verb

past participle of throw in
as in kicked in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thrown in
  1. kicked in
  2. pitched in
  3. chipped in
  4. presented
  5. given away
  6. donated
  7. provided
  8. volunteered
Verb
  • For example, Miroslav Klose was the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 16 goals before a ball was kicked in North America.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 July 2026
  • The national smog level dropped by 11% from 2003 to 2015 as strict federal regulations on power plants, cars and diesel engines kicked in.
    — Seth Borenstein, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of kicked in
Verb
  • After four seasons with San Diego, Strahm pitched in 2022 with Boston, then joined Philadelphia.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
  • Closer Jacob Latz had pitched in the first two games of the series.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Definition of pitched in
Verb
  • No defenders have chipped in, no midfielders, and not even the slinky playmaker Michael Olise, king of the assist, has a goal to celebrate… yet.
    — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • The paint on the columns appeared to be chipped in many spots, with scaffolding present as crews worked on the project.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of chipped in
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  • Kamiyama’s short initially presented the cool notion of lightsabers changing colors to reflect their users’ true links to the Force.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 July 2026
  • Suki Waterhouse poses at the An Evening with Suki Waterhouse event, presented by Spotify and Island Records, in Los Angeles on July 10.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Definition of presented
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  • Over two decades, Amrit estimates the family has given away more than a million pounds worth of meals.
    — Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • That amount is roughly one-fifth of what Scott has donated since the divorce, while she’s given away about 40% of her fortune, making her one of the most generous philanthropists in the world.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of given away
Verb
  • Moskowitz for Congress took in $677,000 in contributions from individuals, with 20% donated by people who gave less than $200 and 80% from larger contributions.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 18 July 2026
  • The ambulance was donated to the American Friends of Magen David Adom by the Goldhirsh-Yellin Foundation.
    — Caroline Zimmerman July 17, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
Definition of donated
Verb
  • Its terminals, including those at KFIP, have provided the world’s largest crude exporter with a vital alternative route while helping sustain global supplies and limiting the rise in oil prices.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • As exemplified by the renderings provided by TPS and Synapse, the new stage will allow the use of elaborate indoor settings without having to build sets and to film exteriors regardless of the weather.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • All crew members volunteered for the assignments and have received training in wildfire suppression tactics and safety, according to officials.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • Kristian Gadea, a rising senior at Bellarmine College Prep, designed the bright-colored flyer for the dinner and also volunteered at the event.
    — Eliana Aguilar, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of volunteered
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