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
Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Yaya Toure’s long-distance drive, which sailed out for a throw-in, on the stroke of half-time, summed up Barcelona’s frustrations.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
Great speakers read the room and respond accordingly, whether by slowing down, emphasizing a key point or even throwing in humor.
—Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Noun
For Brentford, their 0.04 xG per long throw-in is top of the list among all Premier League teams.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Yaya Toure’s long-distance drive, which sailed out for a throw-in, on the stroke of half-time, summed up Barcelona’s frustrations.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Verb
Clemens, who has played primarily second base for the Twins with some first and corner outfield thrown in, is hitting .318 with a 1.070 OPS and three home runs in 17 games since coming to Minnesota.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
Great speakers read the room and respond accordingly, whether by slowing down, emphasizing a key point or even throwing in humor.
—Dr. Sharon H. Porter, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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Adding in all bonuses, that figure rose above €100m per year.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Also ask the company for the bonus payout history for the past five years.—
Debra Boggs,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Those tariffs would have kicked in starting June 1.—
Seung Min Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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The festival was deliberately planned for the barren weeks in June after college students left and before the summer concert and festival season kicked in.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Noun
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The White House said the plane was a gift to the Department of Defense, and would go through the legal protocols required when something is given to the government.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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However, invoking this ban now would have been a bad, bad look, not to mention a motivational gift to the league’s most talented team.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Since 2019, when title sponsor Charles Schwab took over, the tournament has given away a classic car, built from the ground up, every year except the 2020 edition due to COVID-19.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Piastri’s McLaren teammate, Lando Norris, didn’t want to comment when pressed on some of the scenes involved, respecting the need not to give away spoilers.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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When combined, the dividend and share repurchase yield could reach 4.8%.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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For the 2024 dividend, the payment amount is $1,403.83 with an additional $298.17 Energy Relief Payment, bringing the total to $1,702.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Dembele is left to lead the press on his own and cut the pitch in half by arcing his press to shut the passing lane between Villa’s centre-backs.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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That was the only hit off Drew Rasmussen, who threw 74 pitches in six shutout innings and did not permit a runner to reach third.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Myles Turner chipped in with 16 points, while Tyrese Haliburton scored 14 points to go along with 11 assists, eight rebounds, and two steals.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Freshman outfielder Clara Lyons hit a three-run homer and senior right fielder Sloane Fisher chipped in with a two-run double for Geneva (7-22).—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Davis presented the 2025 award to one standout female director from the Cannes Short Film Competition or La Cinef selection.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Tickets are free but must be presented at the door; pick them up in The Loft at the Laman Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little Rock, with a library card.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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