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
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
And then there's the throw-in worktop console across the way, space that could have been better used for a loveseat or entertainment center.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Melissa succumbs to Caleb’s allure, despite his being a Giants fan, a nugget Jacob throws in to try and prevent his brother from bonding with his roommate.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Arriola had drawn Bassong’s ire by tossing a throw-in directly at his face.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024
And then there's the throw-in worktop console across the way, space that could have been better used for a loveseat or entertainment center.
—New Atlas, 18 July 2024
Verb
These moments can prompt some to throw in the towel and start over.
—Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Melissa succumbs to Caleb’s allure, despite his being a Giants fan, a nugget Jacob throws in to try and prevent his brother from bonding with his roommate.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
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The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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These include base salaries, percentages of race winnings, performance bonuses, and merchandise sales.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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But Miller’s renaissance truly kicked in with the 1954 biopic The Glenn Miller Story, starring Jimmy Stewart in the title role.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 15 Dec. 2024
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Wright had kicked in two games for the Chiefs, nailing 8-9 of his field goal attempts and making both extra point attempts across the two games.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Halftime surprise During the break in action, the Magic surprised a local family with a variety of gifts, including a 2025 Kia Sorento X-Line vehicle, a 65-inch TV, $15,000, tickets to Disney and much more.Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
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Holiday gift ideas and advice If your kid wants skin-care gifts for the holidays, here are some risks to consider.Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Those addresses are basically given away for free—harvested, leaked, stored, searchable.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
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Mike Morse Law Firm gives $20 Uber vouchers The Mike Morse Law Firm is giving away 1,000 $20 Uber vouchers for people 21 and up to use in Metro Detroit on New Years Eve.Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Deere has hiked its dividend by 145%, most dramatically during wheat’s last big rally.Brett Owens, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Every dollar invested in Morgan yields high dividends for our economy, communities, students and society.David K. Wilson, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ben Brown didn’t pitch in a major-league game after June 8, and Cade Horton didn’t pitch in a minor-league game after May 29.Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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More than 350 volunteers, including Kimberly and Brad, have pitched in to help, ultimately delivering 1.3 million meals worth of free food.Sophie Dodd, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Towns chipped in 21 points and nine rebounds, ending his streak of 18 consecutive double-doubles.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Emanuel Wilson chipped in 11 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown, while third-string back Chris Brooks scored his first career touchdown from a yard out.The Athletic NFL Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Nvidia counts on an outsized amount of revenue from a handful of tech giants, so any economic swings present significant risk to investors.Ari Levy, CNBC, 25 Dec. 2024
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The table below, again supplied to The Athletic, was presented internally at Manchester United to show that their players endured a far higher load than their rivals during periods of challenging game sequencing.Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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