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
Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
During that Stoke side’s first season in the Premier League, 2008-09, the comical scene of Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill intentionally booting the ball out for a corner instead of a throw-in summarised how badly teams wanted to avoid Delap hurling it into their box.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But earlier this year, multiple sources confirmed the couple had thrown in the towel on their relationship.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
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
During that Stoke side’s first season in the Premier League, 2008-09, the comical scene of Hull City goalkeeper Boaz Myhill intentionally booting the ball out for a corner instead of a throw-in summarised how badly teams wanted to avoid Delap hurling it into their box.
—Ahmed Walid, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
The offense is more or less intact, with a nice little addition of Max Kepler thrown in.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But earlier this year, multiple sources confirmed the couple had thrown in the towel on their relationship.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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The only fighter who scored a finish who didn’t get a bonus was Jamall Emmers.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Currently, the minimum pension, with an additional bonus, is less than $300, and pensions are updated monthly according to inflation.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Interest on unpaid taxes will keep adding up from April 15, and penalties could kick in if the amount owed is not paid by then.—
Nathalie Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are signs also that international co-production is now kicking in.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Be Forward-Looking If feedback is such a gift, why do most of us hate receiving it as well as giving it?—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The wines aren’t really exported, either, so a bottle carried carefully back to the USA makes a welcome gift.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To celebrate, Ore Ida is giving away free tater tots nationwide during the game, from tip-off to final buzzer, which is approximately four hours.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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As an annual tradition, since 2022, Drake has given away free chicken sandwiches on his birthday, and announces the giveaway to his approximately 144 million followers on Instagram.—
Shimite Obialo,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But no check can be sent out without Congress approving a bill authorizing the dividends.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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Between Donato’s hat trick Friday and Sunday’s game, Bedard’s new line with Donato and Ilya Mikheyev is paying early dividends.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Entering Monday, Hicks had pitched in 29 major-league stadiums, a list that doesn’t include Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Profar was also hit by the most pitches in MLB last season with 18.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The 36-year-old Jordan played a big part in Denver’s victory, chipping in 11 points and 15 rebounds.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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Leading the way for Xavier in the win was Marcus Foster with 22 points and eight rebounds while Zach Freemantle chipped in 15 points, two rebounds, and two assists.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sora’s Stock Image Aesthetic Sora’s videos present a stringent, singular view of the world, with a high degree of repetition in details beyond demographic traits.—
Reece Rogers,
WIRED,
23 Mar. 2025
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In a 1907 essay, the writer Ito Sakon criticized the idea of escaping the hot urban summer, instead presenting the heat as an opportunity for self-improvement.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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