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as in swaying
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the boat tossed to and fro in the heavy seas
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as in fidgeting
to make jerky or restless movements
tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep in the heat
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as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
toss that football over here
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as in dumping
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we need to go through the basement and toss whatever we don't use
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Recent Examples of tossing
The sound of the vast rotors rippled through the air tossing up the lagoon’s waters in a misty haze.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Schools have profited regularly from people losing, tossing or otherwise just spacing on their winning lottery tickets.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
After launching sandbags, retrieving some volleyballs and tossing them onto perches, Sam wins the challenge and the yummy lunch.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Dec. 2024
The show plays fast and loose with the performance space, extending its juggling and clowning into the aisles of the auditorium and even tossing fake fluffy snowballs at the crowd.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024
But for a few hours a day, the 4-month-old pygmy hippo springs to life, gumming on leaves, zooming around the compound and tossing her head in a silent, open-mouthed roar.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Fans who braved the chill celebrated by tossing snow in the air after every touchdown.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Cooling technology doesn’t erase back pain, but staying cool and comfortable at night may prevent tossing and turning, which can lead to poor sleep posture.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Similar to how experts suggest washing your sheets once per week for maximum hygiene, most advise going no more than three to four pajama wears before tossing them in the laundry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Schools have profited regularly from people losing, tossing or otherwise just spacing on their winning lottery tickets.
—Amy Hubbard, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
After launching sandbags, retrieving some volleyballs and tossing them onto perches, Sam wins the challenge and the yummy lunch.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Dec. 2024
The show plays fast and loose with the performance space, extending its juggling and clowning into the aisles of the auditorium and even tossing fake fluffy snowballs at the crowd.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 3 Dec. 2024
But for a few hours a day, the 4-month-old pygmy hippo springs to life, gumming on leaves, zooming around the compound and tossing her head in a silent, open-mouthed roar.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Fans who braved the chill celebrated by tossing snow in the air after every touchdown.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Cooling technology doesn’t erase back pain, but staying cool and comfortable at night may prevent tossing and turning, which can lead to poor sleep posture.
—Ashley Zlatopolsky, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
Similar to how experts suggest washing your sheets once per week for maximum hygiene, most advise going no more than three to four pajama wears before tossing them in the laundry.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tossing
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Residents in Sacramento saw ornaments on a Christmas tree sway, water sloshing in a swimming pool, and a computer swaying for a few seconds, according to the Los Angeles Times.Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, plop that island somewhere near the Equator and a warm, tingly feeling is almost guaranteed to follow from the radiant sun and swaying palms.Kathryn Romeyn, Architectural Digest, 6 Dec. 2024
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Amador Valley opened up the scoring on its first drive as quarterback Tristan Tia madly scrambled for nearly 10 seconds before dumping the ball off to junior running back Vince Maiorana, who took it 43 yards to the house for a touchdown.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Jared Goff beat Green Bay’s blitz up the middle by dumping the ball to running back Jahmyr Gibbs for a 2-yard touchdown.NBC News, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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As many businesses face the harsh reality of discarding valuable data due to high costs, Axiom provides a solution that allows for comprehensive data retention—enabling companies to prepare for future advancements in AI and analytics.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Strain the chile-shallot mixture, discarding any liquid.Lynn Derrick and Janelle Weaver, Saveur, 27 Nov. 2024
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Venus in Aquarius, in the meantime, is shaking things up in your third house of communication, sparking some strange conversations with siblings, close friends or perhaps over social media.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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According to a criminal complaint, Mangione began shaking after the question and he was taken into custody for questioning.Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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The wheels light up whenever the scooter is rolling and twinkle in seven different preprogrammed styles.The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
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So went early Tuesday morning for nearly 3,000 students, faculty members and staff members at Pepperdine University, a Christian school in Malibu known for its bucolic setting of rolling hills and ocean views.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Jones has been fighting to avoid losing his X account again, fearing it would be sold as part of his bankruptcy estate.Tovia Smith, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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In cultures or social contexts where relationships are perceived as less fluid, distancing is less frequent, as the stakes of losing a connection are higher.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tossing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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