THROWS IN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

throws in

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present tense third-person singular of throw in

as in kicks in

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Drape a cardigan over your purse to play into this seasonal style before the fall chill really kicks in.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026
And next Wednesday, the new collective bargaining agreement kicks in, dropping the maximum contract length from eight years to seven years.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of kicks in

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Pour hot cream over 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips in a heatproof bowl; let stand 2 to 3 minutes.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Trump has consulted with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, even calling the maker of the world’s most advanced computer chips in the middle of a Monday podcast interview.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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Alcantara became the first big league-pitcher to throw 100-plus pitches in a regular-season game and then earn a save in a nine-inning game within the next two days since Randy Johnson on August 14 and 16 in 1993.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Adam threw 11 pitches in a scoreless inning for Triple-A El Paso on Sunday and is expected to make at least one more rehab appearance before returning.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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Simon and Diana Ledet, who volunteers during free skate, practice some moves on the pole before grabbing hands and skating off together, talking and laughing.

— Debbie Elliott, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
To minimize conflict concerns, Mare offhandedly volunteers to temporarily work at the Cincinnati Chronicle, the Teller’s sister paper, while some of its staff members are on maternity leave.

— Senior Television, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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