THROWING IN Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing in

verb

present participle of throw in

as in kicking in

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Meta backlash is global Criticism goes beyond Nieman Lab’s reporting, as news groups globally urge regulators to intervene and block Meta’s controversial terms from kicking in.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Taking over the trap is slang for kicking in the door to someone else’s place and taking their valuables for yourself.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of kicking in

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Gasser was drafted by the Padres and pitching in their farm system before going to the Brewers in the 2022 trade that brought reliever Josh Hader to San Diego.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Cardinale’s firm is also pitching in equity for the WBD deal, after funding Skydance’s Paramount Global takeover.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of pitching in

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Opponents include Google co-founder Sergey Brin, who had dumped more than $100 million into the effort as of early August, with a long list of other tech billionaires chipping in as well.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Elena Mason contributed 18 digs, with Kelsey Boros chalking up 18 assists and Cailyn Smith chipping in with 13.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of chipping in

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