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
Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
The 22 goals conceded overall from set pieces, including five from non-direct free kicks, one from a throw-in and five more from penalties, is comfortably worse than Southampton (nine) and Manchester United (10).
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Most vote for Rob, including fatal blows from Carolyn and Danielle, but there are a couple of interesting curve balls thrown in there, too.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Noun
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
The 22 goals conceded overall from set pieces, including five from non-direct free kicks, one from a throw-in and five more from penalties, is comfortably worse than Southampton (nine) and Manchester United (10).
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Verb
Manning’s pinpoint 38-yard strike to Mario Manningham on the game-winning drive four years later is arguably the greatest throw in Super Bowl history.
—Dan Duggan, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Most vote for Rob, including fatal blows from Carolyn and Danielle, but there are a couple of interesting curve balls thrown in there, too.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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As a bonus, this serum can also help visibly plump up your complexion, improve facial contours and reduce the appearance of fine lines.—
Denise Primbet,
Glamour,
21 Feb. 2025
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Years ago, Cleveland GM Andrew Berry pushed Garrett’s cap hits into the future by prorating Garrett’s bonuses.—
Jacob Robinson,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In 2015, in accordance with the contract terms, a three-year extension kicked in.—
Alix Strauss,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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So give Russia one chance, and then NATO mutual defense kicks in?—
Simon Shuster / Munich,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Thanks to the Warren and Augusta Hume Foundation gift, the program will be free in the fall of 2025.—
Lauren Smith,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many founders may seek to hand off their organization, but do it only after working with the board to implement a new strategic plan as a parting gift.—
Patrick Riccards,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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What kind of power gives away its leverage before negotiations begin?—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
18 Feb. 2025
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Five minutes before half-time, Jude Bellingham gave away a fairly standard foul.—
Richard Amofa,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This dividend grower, which has boosted its payout by 149% over the past decade, is selling off on tariff sizzle.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit What has House Speaker Mike Johnson said about DOGE dividend checks?—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Four-seamers are the least effective pitch in the game, but great pitchers tend to throw pretty good ones.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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By that point, Nuñez hadn’t pitched in a game in two years.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The greenside marksman chipped in three shots within six holes Saturday: 20 feet at No. 3, 14 feet at No. 4 and 28 feet on No. 8.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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Perkins added 12 points and sophomore guard Anthony Robinson II chipped in 10 for the Tigers.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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The festival allows filmmakers from all backgrounds to present their work and to be recognized.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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That would require a good deal of technical resources and would also likely present notable economic challenges for the social media platform, which only became profitable last year.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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