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noun

ˈthrō-ˌin How to pronounce throw-in (audio)
Definition of throw-innext
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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verb

as in to kick in

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Recent Examples of throw-in
Noun
Likewise, if a player deliberately delays a throw-in, the opposing team could be given the throw-in instead. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 12 June 2026 Frank McElvenny’s throw-in to Walter Bahr on the right side, 35 yards out, started the scoring sequence. — Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
Verb
And throw in Deuce McBride, one of the most likeable gunners the Knicks have had lately. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 20 June 2026 There are some programs with a few guys who throw in the upper 90s, but the drop-off after that, multiple execs noted, is fairly stark. — Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
  1. bonus
  2. kick in
  3. gift
  4. give away
  5. dividend
  6. pitch in
  7. chip in
  8. present
Noun
  • As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • As a bonus, there are two side pockets and two back zipper pockets as well.
    — Olivia Dubyak, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2026
Definition of bonus
Verb
  • From the Sacramento Valley to Modesto and Merced For Sacramento and folks south towards Modesto and Merced, high temps should hold in the mid- to upper 80s Thursday afternoon thanks to the Delta breeze kicking in.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 2 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 kick in
Noun
  • Your family was able to enjoy this gift of extended time together, right?
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Others request videos of late grandparents as gifts for their own parents.
    — Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of gift
Verb
  • This pause is the latest sign of distance between Buffett and Gates, who were longtime friends and, along with Melinda French Gates, formed the Giving Pledge in 2010 to encourage fellow billionaires to give away the majority of their wealth.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 30 June 2026
  • But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
    — Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of give away
Noun
  • Truth is, summer is the best time to troll for dividend deals—especially July.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Here are some of the dividend-paying names that made the cut.
    — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of dividend
Verb
  • Travis Adams surrendered an RBI double to Cody Bellinger on his first pitch in relief as the Yankees trimmed the deficit to 6-4.
    — Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 4 July 2026
  • Eli White, Mauricio Dubón, Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley also homered for Atlanta, which hit four home runs off Mets pitching in a 5-3 win on Friday night.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of pitch in
Verb
  • For the Wild, he can be expected to chip in offense in a middle-six role.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a medium heatproof bowl; let stand 3 minutes.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 30 June 2026
Definition of chip in
Verb
  • Unlike scenic destinations that become part of a wedding backdrop, Walshe said Madison Square Garden presents the opposite challenge because designers would first have to erase the venue's familiar arena feel before creating something entirely new.
    — Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
  • Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development.
    — Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of present

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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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