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Recent Examples of throw-in
Noun
Due to a clock malfunction, the game clock ran to zero before any player made contact with the throw-in from Banchero. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025 Ugarte also stepped up, revving up the crowd at one point after carrying the ball away at a free kick and winning a throw-in. Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
There’s a natural adrenaline bump — even while throwing in the Florida State League on a strict pitch count. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025 Coulombe, the only lefty in the Twins’ bullpen, had thrown in three of the Twins’ last five games heading into Friday, including Thursday’s game in Kansas City. Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for throw-in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
  • Officials said the gas station that sold the ticket will also take a $10,000 cash bonus for selling the winning ticket.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • As a bonus: The harness is thoughtfully designed with an internal strap that snugly secures packers (an aid designed to create the appearance of a bulge) in place.
    Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Plus, these are great sales to shop ahead of tariffs kicking in, with several companies planning to raise prices in May.
    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Retail sales jumped sharply last month as people raced to buy stuff ahead of Trump's steep new tariffs kicking in.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Officials cannot use funds to contribute to or support nonprofit organizations, for political activities or gifts of public funds.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The charity gave away less than 5% of its donations, according to the tax return.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2025
  • During the holiday season, Harrell had a tradition of giving away Champagne and caviar samples.
    Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These assets produce a revenue stream, typically from dividends, interest and realized capital gains.
    Todd L. Ely, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Under the income test, a foreign corporation qualifies as a PFIC if 75% or more of its gross income in a tax year originates from passive income (e.g., interest, dividends, etc.).
    Matthew Roberts, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Steele will miss the rest of the 2025 season after pitching in four games.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Fulmer hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2023 due to UCL revision surgery, but prior to that had appeared in seven MLB seasons.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The 30-year-old winger, who has claimed the starting right-side role in Eddie Howe’s 4-3-3, has chipped in with two crucial goals and an assist in his last two games.
    Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Jewish Family Service pledged to chip in around an additional $33,600, bringing the total budget for the next few months to approximately $284,500.
    Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Her dancers were all gay, and this enabled her, as a pop star, to present herself in a new kind of pas de deux with masculinity.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Powell also said the tariffs could present a tension point for the Fed between keeping inflation low and keeping unemployment low.
    Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.

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