THROWS IN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

throws in

verb

present tense third-person singular of throw in

as in kicks in

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Bill Irwin isn’t going anywhere — knock on all available wood — except quickly to the imaginary bathroom just off stage right several times a night as his character’s regimen of enemas kicks in.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Turning on the heat a couple of hours before peak hours and turning it off after the higher rate kicks in can save you money.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of kicks in

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Nvidia's backstops can take many forms, such as guaranteeing a minimum resale price or a minimum hourly offtake price for the chips in the event the lender has to recoup the assets.

— Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Nvidia’s share of data center chips in China fell to 34% in the first half of 2026, while shipments of its AI accelerators dropped by 44% compared to a year earlier, according to IDC data cited by Reuters.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of chips in

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Matt Hepp, an engineer and a climber who volunteers with Ouray Mountain Rescue, created a reference map that notes mile markers and some of the most notorious sections.

— Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Nadolski and Brosnan are helped by Collections Committee member Steven Wright, curator for the Joliet Area Historical Museum, who also volunteers for the society.

— Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

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Amphibious skis help the motorcycle remain above the water’s surface, while the front ski provides directional control during the crossing.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2026
Through that partnership, UWG will work with the department and the center to develop an apprenticeship model that provides credit for prior learning and expands mentoring and support for new teachers.

— Eric Stirgus, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

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