as in to tie
to fasten with a device in which a small piece of wood, plastic, metal, etc. is pushed through a loop or hole
toggled his duffel coat closed
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Recent Examples of toggle
Look for General settings (Android) or Data privacy (Apple) and toggle on Package tracking at the bottom.
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Kim Komando, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
The powered towing assist feature can be toggled on when the Flow is in motion.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
Limit Multitasking While toggling between work emails, social media, and your to-do list may seem efficient, multitasking can be more harmful than helpful.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Minnesota could really use a forward who can toggle between center and wing while chipping in with some offense.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Kim Komando, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
The powered towing assist feature can be toggled on when the Flow is in motion.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
Limit Multitasking While toggling between work emails, social media, and your to-do list may seem efficient, multitasking can be more harmful than helpful.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Minnesota could really use a forward who can toggle between center and wing while chipping in with some offense.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggle
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Jrue Holiday committed a costly late-game turnover and fouled Trae Young with the Celtics up two, allowing the Hawks star to tie the game with free throws.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Makhachev's 15 wins in a row is also one away from tying the 16-fight win streak that was set by Anderson Silva.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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The sports betting halls are reasonably active, though at a dozen gaming tables dealers stand and stare, waiting with hands clasped at the waist.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
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At a time of year meant for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, the Craig family is clasping their hands in prayer.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Jones received the honor from Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast, who, before pinning the red-ribboned cross on the designer’s left lapel, over his heart, praised him for his generosity.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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The chances of that happening are pinned at around 5%.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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An uncertain future hangs over many of the climate programs created by the Inflation Reduction Act, for example.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Arena, perhaps recalling how often the flags in front of the old headquarters hung limply, had an anxious thought.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Certainly any commuter clenching his or her teeth traveling on Highway 101 through Silicon Valley or agonizing along the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles won’t complain the state has too few occupants.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The case started in 2020 when King’s campaign committee posted a version of the meme of Griner’s son, an 11-month-old with a determined look on his face, clenching a fistful of sand.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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The president-elect also briefly reflected on the assassination attempt against him last summer in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman clipped his ear before law enforcement killed the shooter.—
Olivia Rinaldi,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2025
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The end came when Procházka clipped Hill with a left and rocked him to the mat with a punishing right.—
Brian Martin,
Orange County Register,
18 Jan. 2025
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The set comes with pre-cut vegetables and fruit that fasten together in the middle with Velcro, allowing kids to slice to their hearts' content.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
23 Dec. 2024
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In preparation for battle on a cold, dark planet, the shield must be donned — but who says it can’t be gracefully fastened with a bow?—
Goth Shakira,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
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The Lions clinched the division and the NFC’s top seed Sunday night with a 34-9 blowout of the Vikings.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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These Tequilas, each with a unique and intriguing aroma and flavor profile, have garnered global recognition by clinching Gold Medals in at least five major international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Toggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggle. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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