THROWN IN Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

thrown in

verb

past participle of throw in

as in kicked in

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There will be a moment in the frenzy at the Estadio Azteca, probably as the teams take to the field or the first ball is kicked in anger, when Darren Thompson pinches himself to be witnessing all this first-hand.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Thirty minutes into this match, fans booed over a no-call when Balogun went down in the penalty box upon being kicked in the shin.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 2 July 2026

Definition of kicked in

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Closer Jacob Latz had pitched in the first two games of the series.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 June 2026
City officials approved an agreement underpinning the massive plan in 2022, around the same time that Victory — then pitched in a different form as Seasons on the Bench — took shape on farmland next door.

— Mark Dee June 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026

Definition of pitched in

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Mbappe hit the ground running, Ousmane Dembele smashed in a brilliant hat-trick against Norway, Michael Olise has provided a succession of dribbles and through balls, while Desire Doue has chipped in from the left, too.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 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

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Maison Margiela is also skipping the schedule, after last showing couture in July 2025, when creative director Glenn Martens presented his debut for the house.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026
There is a legend that Prince Albert presented her with a multi-stone serpent ring when they were engaged, and Victoria was buried with the ring.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of presented

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In the days leading up to the wedding, Swift and Kelce donated $26 million to at least 20 charities.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 July 2026
Organizers say 5,000 free tickets are being donated to veterans, active-duty service members and first responders through the Veteran Tickets Foundation's Vet Tix program.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of donated

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Her older sister had also volunteered with YWCA and recommended the organization.

— Shivika Verma, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Despite their clerical nature, an initial hearing is critical to a person’s immigration case, said Erin Moncure, who has volunteered as a court observer with the nonprofit CLUE since September.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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