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
Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Ugarte also stepped up, revving up the crowd at one point after carrying the ball away at a free kick and winning a throw-in.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
But The Pitt throws in just enough humor to keep us on our toes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Due to a clock malfunction, the game clock ran to zero before any player made contact with the throw-in from Banchero.
—Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Ugarte also stepped up, revving up the crowd at one point after carrying the ball away at a free kick and winning a throw-in.
—Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Finally, it can be thrown in the washing machine thanks to a special finish that prevents it from losing its shape over time.
—Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025
But The Pitt throws in just enough humor to keep us on our toes.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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As a bonus for new members, the travel bundle also comes with three months of unlimited streaming access to Pvolve’s library of over 1,500 classes.—
Maggie Ryan,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a regulatory filing on Thursday, Lionsgate disclosed that as of April the exec will receive an annual base salary of $1,200,000 with a target annual bonus that’s 85 percent of his base salary.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some companies have urged shoppers to buy now before the full impact of tariffs kicks in.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Some kick in more money, some don’t.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Absent legislative action, the estate and gift tax exemption will revert to approximately $7 million per person in 2026 (down from nearly $14 million in 2025).—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Scroll on for some of the best gifts for moms ready to be wrapped and passed for Mother's Day.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Panda Express is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in the Sacramento area — and giving away free goodies.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As the Roman numerals may have given away, the Corniche IV is the fourth iteration of a two-door, front-engine model that Rolls-Royce built from 1971 to 1995.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the standard Dividend Discount Model, a stock is worth the sum of future dividends, discounted for the time value of money.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid ongoing market volatility and global trade tensions, this dividend-paying stock delivers a compelling mix of income, growth, and defensiveness.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Steele will miss the rest of the 2025 season after pitching in four games.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fulmer hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2023 due to UCL revision surgery, but prior to that had appeared in seven MLB seasons.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to the company, Peter's gift will be automatically added to all Cava Rewards accounts on the day, and loyalty members can redeem the reward for an order of pita chips in restaurants or through digital ordering at participating locations nationwide.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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The bottom line: Don't be surprised if this becomes a negotiating chip in tariff talks between the U.S. and China.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The deal was presented by Merz, leader of the CDU, which emerged as winner in February’s federal election.—
Stephanie Halasz,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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That meant bringing his knowledge to golf course clients about how to manage their departments and operations, including everything from preparing courses for public use to presenting their pro shops, his brother said.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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