throw-in

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noun

ˈthrō-ˌin

Synonyms of throw-in next

: an act or instance of throwing a ball in: such as

: a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch

: a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball

: an inbounds pass in basketball

: something added as a bonus or supplement

throw in

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verb

threw in; thrown in; throwing in; throws in

transitive verb

: to add as a gratuity or supplement

: to introduce or interject in the course of something : contribute

they throw in some … sound effects on several songs—

Tom Phillips

: distribute sense 3b

: engage

throw in the clutch

intransitive verb

: to enter into association or partnership : join

agrees to throw in with a crooked ex-cop—

Newsweek

Phrases

throw in the towel or less commonly throw in the sponge

: to abandon a struggle or contest : acknowledge defeat : give up

Examples of throw-in in a Sentence

Noun anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in

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Noun

Teams will employ specialist throw-in coaches to help give them an edge, and will practice free kick and corner routines. —

Steve Price, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024 Arriola had drawn Bassong’s ire by tossing a throw-in directly at his face. —

Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2024

Verb

After two decades of Republican governors, many are watching closely to see if Hoosiers will decide as expected or throw in a surprise upset. — Kayla Dwyer From the May primary race:Mike Braun is leading the race for governor. —

Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024 What felt like a Cinderella story at the start is exposed as a Faustian bargain with a sable coat thrown in. —

Lily Burana, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for throw-in