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
Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
His flipping in gymnastics gave him the basis for his powerful flip throw-ins, which usually travel 30 to 40 yards and can wreak havoc on opposing defenses.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Fans were quick to comment on the post, offering their congratulations to the couple, both 29, as well as throwing in a few jokes towards the Chiefs quarterback.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Here’s an example of something similar from a throw-in.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
His flipping in gymnastics gave him the basis for his powerful flip throw-ins, which usually travel 30 to 40 yards and can wreak havoc on opposing defenses.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2024
Verb
Whigham is the clear standout, bringing his everyman charms to a good ol’ boy who can match any tough talk thrown in his direction (and top it with action, as necessary), while Dane DeHaan and Jai Courtney stick with extreme and mild versions of deranged to equally forgettable effect.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Jan. 2025
Fans were quick to comment on the post, offering their congratulations to the couple, both 29, as well as throwing in a few jokes towards the Chiefs quarterback.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
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Third baseman Alex Bregman would make sense on a shorter-term deal, though because the Astros gave him a qualifying offer, the Cubs would lose their second- and fifth-highest picks in the 2025 draft and $1 million from their international bonus pool.Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
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His signing bonus of $45,000 is almost 70 times the median annual income of his fellow Ugandans.Greg Presto, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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In it, the burglar, who wore a dark hoodie and backpack, appears to kick in the wooden front door before making off with valuable items, including designer shoes and a collection of Taiwanese whiskey.Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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In January, the Active Transportation Commission urged the City Council to step up its pool of grant-matching funds, since local governments have to kick in some of the cost of the project.Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
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Includes gifts for your wedding party, party favors for all guests, and welcome bags for friends who've traveled abroad for your big day.Virginia Van Zanten, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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This applies to all financial gifts in a tax year, not just contributions to 529 plans.Robert Cole, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of folks who do outreach give away food and clothes.Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 13 Jan. 2025
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The brand is giving away a $10,000 prize so fans can host the Super Bowl party of their dreams.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 11 Jan. 2025
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Companies paying high dividends may reduce or eliminate payouts during economic downturns, leaving you without a crucial income source.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Shares are down more than 5% over the past 12 months, and the stock has a dividend yield of 1.4%.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani — who's scheduled to return to pitching in May — would be the number-1 starter on most teams.David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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Gonsolin and May did not throw a pitch in MLB last season due to injury, and hey will likely have to be eased back into the rotation.Chantz Martin, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Karl-Anthony Towns delivered a monster game with 30 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists, while OG Anunoby and Josh Hart chipped in 11 points apiece.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Matt Damon has become the latest celebrity to chip in to a fundraiser helping people pay their medical bills.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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In that spirit, Cinema Without Borders presents the Bridging the Borders Award sponsored by 360 MEDIA to a film that is most successful in bridging and connecting the people of our world closer together.Katcy Stephan, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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Overcoming Challenges to Achieve Human-Like Robotics Creating lifelike robots presents an array of challenges.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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