threw in

verb

past tense of throw in
as in gave away

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for threw in
  1. gave away
  2. kicked in
  3. pitched in
  4. chipped in
  5. presented
  6. provided
  7. donated
  8. volunteered
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  • The brand also gave away 1,000,001 free hot or iced coffees of any size for April Fool’s Day on April 1.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For years, China’s AI race was dominated by a quest for market share at all costs, to the point that companies gave away tech, shopping vouchers, and even cash to attract users.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of gave away
Verb
  • From the moment that the first ball was kicked in Mexico City to the final whistle in the New Jersey Meadowlands, North America was the host of one of the most epic parties the world has ever seen.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • The Mavs kicked in a second-round pick that also goes to the Thunder.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of kicked in
Verb
  • Ohtani hasn’t pitched in nearly a month, despite receiving an Orthovisc injection to lubricate the joint.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Molina, 24, has pitched in parts of three major-league seasons with the Colorado Rockies (2024, 2025) and Braves (2026).
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of pitched in
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  • Pedri chipped in behind for fellow substitute Nico Williams, who couldn’t get enough contact on the ball.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • The paint on the columns appeared to be chipped in many spots, with scaffolding present as crews worked on the project.
    — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 23 June 2026
Definition of chipped in
Verb
  • Still, the results were surprisingly reasonable, and they are presented here.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The conclusions of these organizations should not be presented as though no legitimate disagreement remains — or mistaken for a court verdict.
    — Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of presented
Verb
  • The Chiefs opened their free agency by handing Reid a reason to run the ball more and provided him an avenue toward running it more effectively.
    — Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • On a warm summer evening with the sun setting behind the lawn, the amphitheater provided a fitting backdrop for Mellencamp’s heartland rock.
    — Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of provided
Verb
  • Anything that doesn’t sell is donated or returned to the sender.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026
  • Their prize winnings will be donated to the Eastern Congo Initiative, a nonprofit co-founded by Affleck in 2010 to support Congolese communities.
    — Doha Madani, NBC news, 30 July 2026
Definition of donated
Verb
  • The rush to passage At the end of the whirlwind weekend, the student senators gathered in the replica chamber and more than half volunteered to address their colleagues for one minute each.
    — Cory Turner, NPR, 30 July 2026
  • She’s also worked as a teacher’s aide and substitute in Bonner Springs/Edwardsville Schools and volunteered teaching Junior Achievement at Junction Primary School.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of volunteered
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