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
Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Famously, Barry focused on throw-ins when studying for his UEFA Pro Licence and Cook believes this helped Wigan retain possession a lot more.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Even phone cases should not be thrown in the trash.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
That allowed a rapid throw-in that caught Genoa unprepared, eventually seeing Kenan Yildiz dribble his way through the Genoa defence and firing beyond goalkeeper Nicola Leali.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Famously, Barry focused on throw-ins when studying for his UEFA Pro Licence and Cook believes this helped Wigan retain possession a lot more.
—Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
Some just throw in the towel and count on hollow wall anchors to do the job.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Even phone cases should not be thrown in the trash.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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This Weatherman umbrella is sturdy and small, which is a bonus for windy and rainy days.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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The last weekend of the month there’s a bonus market to visit on the historic Via Rivarola, called Tipicamente Chiavari, with artisanal and DOP produce.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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In Juneau, advisories will kick in when the temperature is forecast for 80 degrees or higher.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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But what if your morning Botox could kick in by your evening event?—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The most popular gift categories remain flowers, greeting cards and special outings such as dinner or brunch.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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For Mother's Day, Tory Burch is offering two gift sets to celebrate the matriarch in your life.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Apple doesn’t give away much about what’s fixed in iOS 18.5, to allow as many iPhone users as possible to upgrade before attackers can get hold of the details.—
Kate O'Flaherty,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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And, in 2010, Buffett joined with Bill and Melinda Gates to launch the Giving Pledge, in which signatories promise to give away more than half their fortunes during their lives or in their wills.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The Braves are also owned by Liberty, and Buffett got his MLB shares through a non-cash dividend for Formula 1 stockholders.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 May 2025
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Adjusting for dividends increases the magnitude of overnight appreciation.—
Hersh Shefrin,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Domi pitched in for some big moments, but he also got dominated at five-on-five to the tune of a 37 percent xG rate.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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And pitchers have more pitches in their arsenal and better spin rate with each one.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Senior middle Andrew Paul chipped in with four kills and four stuff blocks in a complete team effort for SDA.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Nvidia relies on production partner Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., which has begun making some chips in Arizona.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Alexander's release was presented to Israel as a goodwill gesture from Hamas to President Donald Trump and came as a global hunger monitor said Gaza's entire population is at critical risk of famine.—
James Mackenzie,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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The results of the trial, which were funded by Eli Lilly, were presented at a conference in Malaga, Spain, the BBC reported on Monday.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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