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
Luke Bosher, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
As the throw-in narrowly sailed over her head, Chantha pounced on the rebound to unleash a quick shot at the goal.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Second baseman Donovan Walton made a nice pick of catcher Sebastian Rivero’s throw in the dirt, nailing a runner stealing second.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Neto, 26, pushed the ball boy near the advertising hoardings while attempting to retrieve a ball to take a throw-in.
—Luke Bosher, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
As the throw-in narrowly sailed over her head, Chantha pounced on the rebound to unleash a quick shot at the goal.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
His 21 points was the most by a UConn freshman at the Big East Tournament since Jerome Dyson in 2008, and throw in six rebounds, two assists and a block that helped short-circuit a potential Georgetown rally.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Second baseman Donovan Walton made a nice pick of catcher Sebastian Rivero’s throw in the dirt, nailing a runner stealing second.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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British businesses are to be offered a £3,000 state bonus for hiring a young person who has been out of work for six months as the number of economically inactive young people nears one million.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
17 Mar. 2026
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Samsung's gains come even as its unionized workers in South Korea voted to approve a strike, escalating a dispute over bonuses and increasing the risk of disruptions at the world's largest memory chipmaker.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But a sweeping new state law, SB 12, that banned diversity, equity and inclusion activity in K-12 schools, such as referencing LGBTQ identities in conversations, had just kicked in.—
Milla Surjadi,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The top rate of 20% kicks in for those with incomes higher than that.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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If their gifts fall below this threshold, the donor won't get a tax deduction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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For families Monteverdi welcomes kids with age-appropriate turndown gifts, amenities, and activities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This circuit will not give away its secrets easily, but the car is more than capable of unlocking them.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2026
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The audience’s sense of Camae changes throughout the show, and Shanise is expert at not giving away any of those other sides of her character until they’re revealed naturally.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The company recently announced a quarterly base dividend of 16 cents per share, payable on March 31.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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Over long periods, enduring businesses often increase those dividends year after year — rewarding investors with growing income.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Miller had Monday off after throwing 22 pitches in the ninth inning of Sunday’s 2-1 win over the Dominican Republic, when his fastball averaged 101 mph.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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For example, the Detroit Tigers would not allow reliever Enmanuel De Jesus to pitch under any circumstances on Tuesday, while the Chicago Cubs said closer Daniel Palencia, like Miller, was only allowed to pitch in a save situation.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sean Mondragon chipped in 13 points for Brennan.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2026
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Ace Valentine chipped in 13 points, Josh Odunowo added 8 and Jose Roberto Tanchyn contributed 7 points and 10 rebounds.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once the investigation is complete, the agency will present its findings without recommendation on charges to the Olmsted County Attorney’s Office for review.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
19 Mar. 2026
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The council began the process of formally considering the deal when DOTI and Veo staff members presented the framework to its Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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