1
: an act or instance of throwing a ball in: such as
a
: a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch
b
: a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball
c
: an inbounds pass in basketball
2
: something added as a bonus or supplement
threw in; thrown in; throwing in; throws in
1
: to add as a gratuity or supplement
2
: to introduce or interject in the course of something : contribute
they throw in some … sound effects on several songs—
Tom Phillips
Tom Phillips4
: engage
throw in the clutch
: to enter into association or partnership : join
agrees to throw in with a crooked ex-cop—Newsweek
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Noun
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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Steve Price, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Arriola had drawn Bassong’s ire by tossing a throw-in directly at his face.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
What felt like a Cinderella story at the start is exposed as a Faustian bargain with a sable coat thrown in.
—Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Teams will employ specialist throw-in coaches to help give them an edge, and will practice free kick and corner routines.
—Steve Price, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Arriola had drawn Bassong’s ire by tossing a throw-in directly at his face.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
Verb
After two decades of Republican governors, many are watching closely to see if Hoosiers will decide as expected or throw in a surprise upset.
— Kayla Dwyer
From the May primary race:Mike Braun is leading the race for governor.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
What felt like a Cinderella story at the start is exposed as a Faustian bargain with a sable coat thrown in.
—Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw-in. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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