throws in

verb

present tense third-person singular of throw in
as in kicks in

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throws in
  1. kicks in
  2. chips in
  3. gives away
  4. pitches in
  5. volunteers
  6. provides
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  • In other communities that have installed a new grinder pump system, Oliver said they are connected to a community generator system that kicks in if a blackout occurs.
    — Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That’s just days before the $7 million a day ticking fee to WBD shareholders kicks in on October 1.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of kicks in
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  • Musk said on SpaceX's second-quarter earnings call earlier this month that the company will exclusively use Nvidia chips in its AI data centers.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026
  • In effect, Gameweek One gives you the chance to use two chips in one gameweek.
    — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chips in
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  • A lot of times, the trailer dropping gives away all the boom moments.
    — McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The wording of National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 gives away the administration’s true intent.
    — Jason M. Blazakis, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
Definition of gives away
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  • Following the events of 1989, mourners would converge on the same day every year in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district, to attend a vigil that filled multiple soccer pitches in the neighborhood’s Victoria Park with candlelight.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Glasnow walked two, didn’t give up a hit and threw 67 pitches in 3⅔ innings.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of pitches in
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  • Rick, who volunteers at the same shelter, was equally disturbed by what happened.
    — Ricky Sayer, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The longtime lawyer with Storino, Ramello and Durkin also volunteers with the Triton College Foundation Board, Little City Foundation, Our Lady of Hope Parish and the Rosemont Voters League, as well as supporting many charitable organizations.
    — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of volunteers
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  • Instead, the watermarking provides statistical evidence that suggests whether AI was involved.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After a few rounds of showers and storms, high pressure builds in and provides a pair of quieter days.
    — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of provides
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