throw in

verb

1. to add (something extra) at no additional cost
2. to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc), esp in a discussion
3. throw in one's hand
   1. (in cards) to concede defeat by putting one's cards down
   2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture
4. throw in the towel or throw in the sponge
   1. (in boxing) to concede defeat by the throwing of a towel (or sponge) into the ring by a second
   2. to give in and accept defeat; discontinue a venture

noun

1. soccer the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head, both feet being kept on the ground

Example Sentences

When Herbert switched to first base, Oregon coaches also returned to watch him throw in the bullpen.

From Los Angeles Times

An army of 12,000 volunteers mobilised nearly three quarters of Glasgow’s population to get checked, with health officials throwing in the incentive of free prize draws for those who got X-rayed.

From BBC

The poll of 808 likely voters also found that Harris has a startling lead among voters of 65, with 55% of respondents throwing in for the vice president to just 36% for Trump.

From Salon

Cheney advocated for former president George W. Bush to throw in behind Harris on Friday, after Trump wondered how Cheney would act with "nine barrels shooting at her."

From Salon

“But once I basically threw in the towel and said, ‘Hey, this isn’t gonna work,’ I was able to sit back and try to enjoy it.

From Los Angeles Times

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