THROW IN Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

throw-in 1 of 2

noun

ˈthrō-ˌin

Definition of throw-in

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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verb

as in to kick in

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Recent Examples of throw-in

Noun

But refs were not asked to add on time for slow goal kicks and throw-ins unless the amount taken was so great that a yellow card resulted. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 There’s a thing in this league for wanting to be somewhere, for someone wanting you, not just some throw-in piece that people might think. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026

Verb

Some manufacturers will throw in a free game or subscription, but for the most part, games need to be purchased separately after getting the actual headset. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026 Reviewers say the fabric repels stains and zips off the foam cushions to throw in the washing machine. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for throw-in

Recent Examples of Synonyms for throw-in

Noun

Height cap will be adjusted to 100 feet plus 50 feet for landmark bonus in transition zone and A1A corridor.

— Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Here’s a look at all of the results, bonus winners and highlights of every finish.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bonus

Verb

The first plane hit the North Tower as the elevator approached the 65th floor; the car plummeted 15 floors before the emergency brake kicked in.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 20 Aug. 2026
After pressing the shutter button, the AI kicked in to select the best shots from the recording, with many featuring the subject in majestic poses.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of kick in

Noun

Over the years, The Book Rack has offered thousands of books across a wide range of fiction and nonfiction genres, along with candles, notebooks, bookish gifts and more than 100 puzzles.

— Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
Prosecutors caught the elder Spitze helping his son contact four minor victims to try silencing them with gifts or orders to destroy evidence.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of gift

Verb

The midfielder was booked for waving an imaginary yellow card, shown a straight red for violent conduct and also gave away a goal.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
As a result, he and Anthropic’s other six cofounders, including his sister, Daniela Amodei, recently committed to giving away 80% of their wealth.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of give away

Verb

A lot of this is down to the fact Espart played in that area of the pitch in La Masia.

— Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Following the events of 1989, mourners would converge on the same day every year in Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay district, to attend a vigil that filled multiple soccer pitches in the neighborhood’s Victoria Park with candlelight.

— Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pitch in

Verb

MyStarChain will present its blockchain voting platform MyStarPick, and HiStranger will introduce Insight Flow, a tool that reads biosignals to gauge audience emotional response.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Dillman and his coconspirator used the funds to pay themselves and to make risky and speculative investments in other cryptocurrency ventures, authorities said, citing other evidence presented at the trial.

— Jason Green, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

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