throw in
Example Sentences
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Still, if you opt for a bunch of low-cost or practical things to fill out an Easter basket, it doesn’t hurt to throw in a splurge item or two.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
“But if the conflict drags on, gasoline prices move even higher in the summer driving season, and stocks continue to falter, consumers could throw in the towel and start to pull back on their spending.”
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Currently, if you sign up for a two-year plan, ExpressVPN will throw in 4 extra months of service for free.
From Salon • Mar. 27, 2026
He had the throw in the ninth but 36-year-old Van Gerwen broke back and the final looked destined for a final-leg decider.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 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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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.