throw in
Britishverb
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to add (something extra) at no additional cost
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to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
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(in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
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to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
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(in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
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to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
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noun
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Insert or introduce into the course of something, interject, as in He always threw in a few jokes to lighten the atmosphere . [c. 1700]
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Add something with no additional charge, as in The salesman said he'd throw in the carpet padding . [Second half of 1600s]
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throw in with . Enter into association with, as in His friends warned him against throwing in with the notorious street gang . [Second half of 1800s] Also see cast one's lot and the subsequent idioms beginning with throw in .
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Example Sentences
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South Korea largely defended the long throw in a zonal manner.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
But throw in the 33.5 points per game Doncic averaged this season, and the Lakers don’t get outscored by a combined 54 points after halftime.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
It doesn’t hurt to throw in a cracker and slices of your favorite cheese, too.
From Salon • May 1, 2026
Every year thousands of dairy farms throw in the towel altogether, which comes with broader implications for America and rural communities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
“Don’t be mad, honey. Robin offered to throw in a load of laundry while you were sleeping, and your pillowcase was filthy. This fell out when I took it off the pillow.”
From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake
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