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
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Tucker, the 5th overall player taken in that draft, was given a $4 million signing bonus by the Astros.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 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
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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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In January, the Active Transportation Commission urged the City Council to step up its pool of grant-matching funds, since local governments have to kick in some of the cost of the project.Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
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The boat was spotted off the island of Lanzarote on Monday as Spain marked the Epiphany holiday, also known as Three Kings Day, meant to honor the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, rescuers said.Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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Long-term rates are spiking, and the dividends aren’t offering protection as bond yields go higher.Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, studying a company's past dividend history can be of good help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.Dividend Channel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Rescue organizations in California and Arizona have pitched in.Lauren Villagran, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
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Kyle Hart hasn’t pitched in the major leagues since 2020, but a handful of clubs have expressed interest in him as either a back-end starter or multi-inning reliever after the lefty seemingly revived his career in South Korea.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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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 20 Jan. 2025.
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