THROWN IN Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown in

verb

past participle of throw in

as in kicked in

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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

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Pomeranz was the opener last October in Game 5 of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee, while Civale pitched in long relief in Game 1.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
For Argentina, while the supporting cast have pitched in with big moments, this is undoubtedly, and once again, the Messi show.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of pitched in

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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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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

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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

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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

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But for many Georgians who volunteered, worked, performed or attended the Games, the memories that have endured are far more personal.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
According to Gatorade, Emerson volunteered at The North Texas Food Bank and Mission Arlington, led youth baseball training sessions and delivered home care services during the holiday season while maintaining an A average in the classroom.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

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