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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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Acquired in 2020 as a throw-in piece to the Brusdar Graterol-for-Kenta Maeda trade, Camargo has the arm strength and right-handed power to be a useful big leaguer in spite of his free-swinging approach at the plate.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
If thrown in the trash, these materials can harm the environment and contaminate groundwater.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Addressed an issue where the player not receiving the ball from the ball kid could cause a broken throw-in animation, preventing the game from progressing.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
Acquired in 2020 as a throw-in piece to the Brusdar Graterol-for-Kenta Maeda trade, Camargo has the arm strength and right-handed power to be a useful big leaguer in spite of his free-swinging approach at the plate.
—Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
In the original Glee scene — which is featured in the second season’s first episode — Colfer’s character is then assaulted by a surprise slushie that a William McKinley High School bully throws in his face.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 2 Jan. 2025
If thrown in the trash, these materials can harm the environment and contaminate groundwater.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw-in. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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