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
Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
As if Sandburg’s Sean Ruisz wasn’t nervous enough about making his varsity debut against district rival Andrew, throw in a shoulder injury that sidelined him from practice for the entire week.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
The incident occurred during Friday’s match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, with broadcast video showing a fan engaging with Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo, while the forward went to retrieve a ball for an impending throw-in.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Keep it sleek with all-black accessories (trousers, ballet flats, a structured bag), or throw in a pop of color with a bold skirt or red shoes.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
As if Sandburg’s Sean Ruisz wasn’t nervous enough about making his varsity debut against district rival Andrew, throw in a shoulder injury that sidelined him from practice for the entire week.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Between Bellinger, superstar Aaron Judge, and Trent Grisham, who arrived as a throw-in in the Soto trade the Yankees made with the San Diego Padres, the outfield has thrived all year.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Sep. 2025
The incident occurred during Friday’s match between Liverpool and Bournemouth, with broadcast video showing a fan engaging with Bournemouth player Antoine Semenyo, while the forward went to retrieve a ball for an impending throw-in.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw in
Noun
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The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The major infusion of purse money and track improvements at Kentucky Downs has been a real bonus for the Thoroughbred racing circuit in Kentucky.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recognizing those blind spots and knowing how to bridge them can mean the difference between gaining a high-retention client and losing one before the real value kicks in.—
Asaf Darash,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Muscle memory from all my Stairmaster sessions kicks in.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Safe seats are a gift to politicians and party machines but a curse for citizens.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The final looks were a crescendo of colorful tinsel and bouncing gift ribbon that completely enveloped the models.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fast-forward to Week 2, the Dolphins then shot themselves in the foot by giving away a lead against the New England Patriots.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Secchi Day data will be revealed, and door prizes will be given away.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stocks of 4 such companies that pay a dividend of greater than 3% are listed here.—
John Navin,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Tank Bigsby trade The Eagles’ acquisition of running back/kickoff returner Tank Bigsby could pay immediate dividends for the team with Will Shipley sidelined because of an oblique injury.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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López departed after four innings and just 61 pitches in the Twins’ 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night at Target Field, getting five more outs after the play before leaving with what the Twins called right forearm tightness as a result of the dive.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 Sep. 2025
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Shildt removed starting pitcher Randy Vásquez in the third inning with the Padres trailing by a run and Vásquez having thrown a total of 48 pitches in the game.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dressell had four catches for 72 yards, while Priesche chipped in with three grabs for 72 yards for the Panthers.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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The company previously used a mix of Qualcomm's Snapdragon and its own Exynos chips in the Galaxy S21, S22 and S24 series.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But about 85% of parents opt to give their children the stand-alone measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and a separate varicella shot, according to data presented at Thursday’s meeting.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The award has been around long enough that it has been presented, separately, to father and son (Kirk Douglas and Michael Douglas), father and daughter (Henry Fonda and Jane Fonda), and brother and sister (Warren Beatty and Shirley MacLaine).—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Sep. 2025
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