as in bonus
something given in addition to what is ordinarily expected or owed
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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as in to kick in
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Recent Examples of throw-in
Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
His flipping in gymnastics gave him the basis for his powerful flip throw-ins, which usually travel 30 to 40 yards and can wreak havoc on opposing defenses.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Fans were quick to comment on the post, offering their congratulations to the couple, both 29, as well as throwing in a few jokes towards the Chiefs quarterback.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Here’s an example of something similar from a throw-in.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
His flipping in gymnastics gave him the basis for his powerful flip throw-ins, which usually travel 30 to 40 yards and can wreak havoc on opposing defenses.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
Whigham is the clear standout, bringing his everyman charms to a good ol’ boy who can match any tough talk thrown in his direction (and top it with action, as necessary), while Dane DeHaan and Jai Courtney stick with extreme and mild versions of deranged to equally forgettable effect.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Fans were quick to comment on the post, offering their congratulations to the couple, both 29, as well as throwing in a few jokes towards the Chiefs quarterback.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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Third baseman Alex Bregman would make sense on a shorter-term deal, though because the Astros gave him a qualifying offer, the Cubs would lose their second- and fifth-highest picks in the 2025 draft and $1 million from their international bonus pool.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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His signing bonus of $45,000 is almost 70 times the median annual income of his fellow Ugandans.—
Greg Presto,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In it, the burglar, who wore a dark hoodie and backpack, appears to kick in the wooden front door before making off with valuable items, including designer shoes and a collection of Taiwanese whiskey.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Here was this football life force, spilling his soul during his introductory news conference, talking about kicking in teeth and biting off kneecaps and fixing a team that hadn’t won a thing in 30 years.—
Zak Keefer,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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We have been treated very badly from this foolish gift that should have never been made, and Panama's promise to us has been broken.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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Raising a child is a gift, and there isn’t a more deserving couple of that privilege than you.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The overwhelming majority of folks who do outreach give away food and clothes.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2025
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The brand is giving away a $10,000 prize so fans can host the Super Bowl party of their dreams.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
11 Jan. 2025
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Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Pickman: Playing the fourth quarter to a target winning score (11 points from the leader after three quarters) paid immediate dividends.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani — who's scheduled to return to pitching in May — would be the number-1 starter on most teams.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Gonsolin and May did not throw a pitch in MLB last season due to injury, and hey will likely have to be eased back into the rotation.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a monster game with 30 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists, while OG Anunoby and Josh Hart chipped in 11 points apiece.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2025
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Cross-country donations But people from all over the country, including Oregon, Tennessee and as far away as Florida and North Carolina, have chipped in, Lauren Gruel said.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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The creamy, smooth palate presents a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy notes with a warm finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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The seniors will present a special jersey the teachers can keep.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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