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
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Here’s an example of something similar from a throw-in.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Punches were thrown in a midwest board meeting after an activist targeted a politician with harsh words.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The deal also delivered Achiuwa, who is proving to be much more than a throw-in.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
Here’s an example of something similar from a throw-in.
—Michael Cox, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Brief cutaways — such as one where a mug of coffee throws in a quick quip or a sentient car seat listens to news radio programs on timely sociopolitical issues — are common as part of the film’s enjoyably meandering construction.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Punches were thrown in a midwest board meeting after an activist targeted a politician with harsh words.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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The harm that will be done to research universities in the process may be viewed as a bonus by a populist political movement that has shown a consistent disdain for expertise.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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There was no one on the street at the time and the broken window caused many wild rumors of a moonshine party that had driven into the window, of men who kicked in the window and other tales about as far from the truth.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The idea of self-preservation could also kick in, as AI gets even smarter, Bengio said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Doris Brynner, a longtime head of Dior’s home furnishings and gift department, died Saturday at 93 in Lausanne, Switzerland, after a short illness, her daughter Victoria confirmed to WWD.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
1 Feb. 2025
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Looking for gift ideas and bargains, online shoppers flocked to artificial intelligence chatbots in droves this holiday season.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For travelers feeling lucky in the New Year, Frontier is giving away a year of free flights in an online contest that ends on January 31.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Settings are global, not per-user, so with this feature configured correctly, your kids can't give away too much information in IM, email, or web forms.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Buying stocks and commodities that will yield high dividends is going to help elevate your bank account and assets to new heights.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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Exelon has as dividend yield of 3.8%, and shares are up 14% in the past 12 months.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Boston’s new pro team is owned by an all-female group that includes Boston Globe CEO Linda Pizzuti Henry as an investor, and is set to take the pitch in March 2026.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
30 Jan. 2025
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The California native was brought onto the pitch in Chelsea’s match against Arsenal Women on Sunday to announce that the $1.1 million transfer deal had been finalized.—
Doha Madani,
NBC News,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Not only was Lockhart honored by the Aurora City Council, but the community also chipped in to make sure the Millers had proper snow removal for the winter.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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If that assumption is false and it can be done much more cheaply, then those investments are mostly a waste of money, and future demand for Nvidia's chips in particular will be much lower than predicted.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Their attorney, Jennifer Levi, presented these arguments during a court hearing on Tuesday.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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With individual states and undocumented women suffering different harms under the order, the cases could present different reasons to justify blocking the order.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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