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
Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
No one would’ve been shocked if Google threw in the towel after the first Pixel Watch or refused to put in years of work to compete with Samsung, let alone introduce new, industry-first features.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 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
Total takedowns: Payton Talbott, looking like the next big thing, was thrown in against veteran bantamweight Raoni Barcelos, who took the prospect down early and often to earn the unanimous decision.
—Brian Martin, Orange County Register, 18 Jan. 2025
No one would’ve been shocked if Google threw in the towel after the first Pixel Watch or refused to put in years of work to compete with Samsung, let alone introduce new, industry-first features.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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As a bonus, the powder contains algae extract, which can hydrate the hair and help strengthen its structure.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2025
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And while there are many important things to consider when planning a trip, blue waters and white sand beaches always earn bonus points.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The production teams and headcount will be unaffected, changes having already been made soon after the WBD-BT Sport deal kicked in and production was moved to facilities in Chiswick and Stockley Park, London.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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When the track properly kicks in, all of the elements of the busy mix can be clearly heard.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gift cards and gift baskets have been donated by local businesses and organizations.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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Facing his own gifts being turned against him, Alcaraz was caught off-guard and lost his serve in the second game of the second set, as Djokovic whaled away on two forehand returns to get a break point, then won the game on the next one.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Some of the world’s biggest companies take over cafes, shops and restaurants and build temporary meeting and event spaces for the week — and their branding often gives away what’s top of mind for business leaders.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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The government gave away 1 million marijuana plants to households as the law took effect.—
Richard C. Paddock,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani — who's scheduled to return to pitching in May — would be the number-1 starter on most teams.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Gonsolin and May did not throw a pitch in MLB last season due to injury, and hey will likely have to be eased back into the rotation.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Chloe Lee chipped in seven, and Riley Dela Fuente added six.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Schwarzenegger is one of many to chip in big dollar signs for Los Angeles fire relief; DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg and his wife Marilyn pledged $5 million to the Motion Picture & Television Foundation on Wednesday.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This time last year, the legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath presented one of the greatest beauty looks of all time at John Galliano’s final Maison Margiela couture show in Paris.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
24 Jan. 2025
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Those vulnerabilities alone, for drivers, present serious theft and safety risks.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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