threw in

verb

past tense of throw in
as in gave away

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
  1. gave away
  2. kicked in
  3. pitched in
  4. chipped in
  5. presented
  6. provided
  7. donated
  8. volunteered
Verb
  • But those weren’t the only gifts Swift and Kelce gave away in celebration of their big day.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • Plus the trailers pretty much gave away the entire plot, which is completely predictable anyway.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of gave away
Verb
  • There will be a moment in the frenzy at the Estadio Azteca, probably as the teams take to the field or the first ball is kicked in anger, when Darren Thompson pinches himself to be witnessing all this first-hand.
    — Rob Tanner, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Thirty minutes into this match, fans booed over a no-call when Balogun went down in the penalty box upon being kicked in the shin.
    — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Definition of kicked in
Verb
  • Closer Jacob Latz had pitched in the first two games of the series.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • City officials approved an agreement underpinning the massive plan in 2022, around the same time that Victory — then pitched in a different form as Seasons on the Bench — took shape on farmland next door.
    — Mark Dee June 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Definition of pitched in
Verb
  • The paint on the columns appeared to be chipped in many spots, with scaffolding present as crews worked on the project.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Rhyne Howard led the way with 24 points on 4-of-10 shooting from three, while Allisha Gray added 22, Naz Hillmon chipped in 19 and Jordin Canada finished with 12 points and a game-high 12 assists without committing a single turnover.
    — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Definition of chipped in
Verb
  • Maison Margiela is also skipping the schedule, after last showing couture in July 2025, when creative director Glenn Martens presented his debut for the house.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • There is a legend that Prince Albert presented her with a multi-stone serpent ring when they were engaged, and Victoria was buried with the ring.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of presented
Verb
  • Before the World Cup, Dioz provided employee uniforms for events including Super Bowl LIX and Copa America, which may have given it a leg up on the FIFA contact.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Now in its 18th year, The Zac Foundation has provided free water safety camps to more than 25,000 kids in at-risk communities.
    — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • In the days leading up to the wedding, Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to at least 20 charities.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • Organizers say 5,000 free tickets are being donated to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders through the Veteran Tickets Foundation's Vet Tix program.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of donated
Verb
  • Her older sister had also volunteered with YWCA and recommended the organization.
    — Shivika Verma, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Despite their clerical nature, an initial hearing is critical to a person’s immigration case, said Erin Moncure, who has volunteered as a court observer with the nonprofit CLUE since September.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of volunteered
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