THROWN IN Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown in

verb

past participle of throw in

as in kicked in

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On Saturday, 50% tariffs on some Canadian imports like wine and dairy kicked in, and on Monday, the president announced 50% tariffs on all Canadian steel and automotive imports starting in January.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Ezeudu was kicked in the back of the leg in the Giants’ preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Saturday, but the team described him as day to day before the trade.

— Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of kicked in

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According to baseball writer Sarah Langs, the only pitcher before Alcantara to lead baseball in innings pitched in a season, and save at least one game that same regular season, was Phil Niekro in 1978.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
The 33-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the major leagues since shortly before undergoing Tommy John surgery in October 2024.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of pitched in

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Limited in snaps, Pierce led the Colts with 61 receiving yards in the opener, and Allen chipped in by catching all six of his targets for 32 yards.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
Nicole Maka had six kills and two aces, while Hannah Svoboda tallied 25 assists and 10 digs and Elaina Yasin chipped in with 13 digs.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of chipped in

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Ramos – who designed the popular black and green Pope Hat given away this summer to honor Pope Leo XIV, a lifelong White Sox fan – said his designs are about more than promoting the team.

— Sara Machi, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Along with the special, the CMA and Belmont will donate a portion of proceeds from the special to benefit Parton's Imagination Library, a book-gifting program that has given away nearly 308 million books to children since 1995 to encourage reading.

— Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of given away

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Following their deaths, the home and its 23 surrounding acres were donated to Kimmswick.

— Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
Re-Oak California needs donated acorns, volunteer planters and propagators, and money — especially if Crouch is to reach his dream goal of planting 20,000 trees a year.

— Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

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One of the employees provided a recording of the meeting to The Star, in which Sanders is heard talking to three employees about the altercation and next steps for the business.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
The senior stimulus provided relief to a small group of homeowners, while the millage rate applies to the broader property tax base.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

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In May, government officials said more than 30 million people in Iran — home to a population of some 90 million — had volunteered via an online form or at public gatherings to lay down their lives for the theocracy.

— Nasser Karimi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
In May, government officials said more than 30 million people in Iran — which has a total population of some 90 million — had volunteered via an online form or at public gatherings to lay down their lives for the theocracy.

— Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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