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
Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Out on the touchline, Neves got close and physical with Bernardo, turning a dangerous City attack into a throw-in.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Being thrown in at the deep end, which is going to be a big challenge.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
During that Stoke side’s first season in the Premier League, 2008-09, the comical scene of Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill intentionally booting the ball out for a corner instead of a throw-in summarised how badly teams wanted to avoid Delap hurling it into their box.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Out on the touchline, Neves got close and physical with Bernardo, turning a dangerous City attack into a throw-in.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Finally, finally, at 6:29 p.m. Netflix threw in the towel.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
Being thrown in at the deep end, which is going to be a big challenge.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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First, start by applying the BetMGM bonus code NEWSWEEK1500 during the registration process to lock in the offer.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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And on this perfect Sunday morning that teased of approaching spring — complete with the first swan sighting of the season — catching a pike or two would be a bonus.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By mid-February, the motivation to prepare still had not kicked in.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The moment people feel that change is happening to them rather than with them, resistance kicks in.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Celebrated annually during the National Cherry Blossom Festival—which honors the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Tokyo's Mayor Yukio Ozaki to DC in 1912—these stunning blossoms cloak the city’s iconic landmarks in soft pastel pink and white hues.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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But those hugs can be an invaluable gift that helps kids feel more secure.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Business had been slow during winter 2023; and although the community poured into a GoFundMe page dedicated to helping the store stay afloat, Mejia and her husband had sold or given away nearly their entire inventory before closing.—
Karla Marie Sanford,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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That would explain a lot but also give away too much.—
Caryn James,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Well, what its dividend giveth, its share price taketh away—and then some!—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Other stocks that made Morgan Stanley’s list of potential dividend initiators include Deckers Outdoor , Veeva Systems , Arista Networks and UiPath .—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Before then, Abbott could start another spring game in Arizona and either pitch in a simulated game in Cincinnati or more likely stay back in Arizona and pitch in a minor-league game at the team’s complex in Goodyear.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Woods Richardson carved through a lineup filled with mostly Braves’ regulars in his four innings of work before heading off to the bullpen to get 10 more pitches in.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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By autumn 2021, less than a year after the vaccines’ debut, anti-vaccine communities were thriving, constructing an alternative narrative of the pandemic in which the disease itself was not actually that serious but the vaccine could alter your DNA or plant a chip in your body.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
11 Mar. 2025
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Jalen Williams chipped in with a near triple-double, scoring 26 points to go with nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and a block, while Chet Holmgren led all players with a plus-32 rating in just 25 minutes.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith on Wednesday presented two possible futures for the continent.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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In addition to keynotes and master classes with Italian and international talent, first-looks of new series will be presented by attending cast and creatives.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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