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
Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Punches were thrown in a midwest board meeting after an activist targeted a politician with harsh words.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 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
Brief cutaways — such as one where a mug of coffee throws in a quick quip or a sentient car seat listens to news radio programs on timely sociopolitical issues — are common as part of the film’s enjoyably meandering construction.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
Punches were thrown in a midwest board meeting after an activist targeted a politician with harsh words.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in
Noun
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And some pre-game bonuses: Keep an eye out for Chiefs wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins' arrival outfit, and whether this Chiefs player tears up during the National Anthem.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
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The biggest bonus for Van Nistelrooy and Leicester, however, was the return of Wilfred Ndidi after missing 10 games with a hamstring injury.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Sade Adu’s voice is the first to break through the intro’s staticky crackle while slick drums kick in.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
6 Feb. 2025
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The idea of self-preservation could also kick in, as AI gets even smarter, Bengio said.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Panama Canal was not a concession or a gift from the United States.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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Looking for gift ideas and bargains, online shoppers flocked to artificial intelligence chatbots in droves this holiday season.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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For travelers feeling lucky in the New Year, Frontier is giving away a year of free flights in an online contest that ends on January 31.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2025
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Settings are global, not per-user, so with this feature configured correctly, your kids can't give away too much information in IM, email, or web forms.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Yet the Trump administration's plan to shut it down not only jeopardizes those valuable dividends but severely kneecaps us in the pacing challenge that is China.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Taxpayers who must report simple interest and dividends and capital gains and losses can also have their returns prepared at VITA sites.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Olson allowed two runs pitching in the fourth inning, while Gerhardt gave up four runs (three earned) in two innings with two strikeouts.—
Tom Schardin,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Brasier pitched in eight games in the postseason, including twice in the World Series en route to winning the second title of his career (2018, Boston Red Sox).—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Not only was Lockhart honored by the Aurora City Council, but the community also chipped in to make sure the Millers had proper snow removal for the winter.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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If that assumption is false and it can be done much more cheaply, then those investments are mostly a waste of money, and future demand for Nvidia's chips in particular will be much lower than predicted.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Concerts this month include John Lumpkin and The Covenant on Feb. 7, Ulysses Owens Jr. presents the 904 Jazz Organ Trio on Feb. 8, Gerald Law II & The Clutch on Feb. 14 and EarthTonez Music Collective on Feb. 15.—
Patrick Connolly,
Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2025
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Their attorney, Jennifer Levi, presented these arguments during a court hearing on Tuesday.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/throw-in. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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