1
: an act or instance of throwing a ball in: such as
a
: a throw made from the touchline in soccer to put the ball back in play after it has gone into touch
b
: a throw from an outfielder to the infield in baseball
c
: an inbounds pass in basketball
2
: something added as a bonus or supplement
threw in; thrown in; throwing in; throws in
1
: to add as a gratuity or supplement
2
: to introduce or interject in the course of something : contribute
they throw in some … sound effects on several songs—
Tom Phillips
Tom Phillips4
: engage
throw in the clutch
: to enter into association or partnership : join
agrees to throw in with a crooked ex-cop—Newsweek
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Noun
anyone who buys a book today will get a bookmark as a throw-in
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Their long throw-ins are a weapon, disruptive, hard to defend, and often unexpected.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Fruit flies will still find rotten food thrown in the trash and drink cans that still contain liquid, so keep a lid on the bins for extra protection.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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Noun
The Loons scored two goals — one apiece on a free kick and a long throw-in — to propel its 2-1 win over FC Dallas on Friday at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
Their long throw-ins are a weapon, disruptive, hard to defend, and often unexpected.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Verb
Justin Campell and Eddie Fallin from Lauren Concrete in Georgetown helped pull huge RVs thrown in the neighboring creek with a large yellow loader, and will be there as long as their company can spare them.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Fruit flies will still find rotten food thrown in the trash and drink cans that still contain liquid, so keep a lid on the bins for extra protection.
—Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
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“Throw-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/throw-in. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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