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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
After three consecutive drives ended in a punt following Rodgers’ interception, the 41-year-old led the Jets down the field, tossing his first touchdown pass since Week 16 and the 500th of his career.
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Kelly was at fault for tossing Benson into his own goalie.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
If the pesky stain still won’t come out, use a stain remover spray on the spot before tossing it in the wash.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Image The coin-tossing ritual began at the end of the 19th century, when German academics studying in Rome reprised an ancient Roman practice of throwing coins into water for good luck.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Instead of tossing your cords into your carry-on and hoping for the best, keep your tech essentials organized with this compact $8 electronics organizer from Fyy.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
As a way to stop the masses from tearing their outfits apart, brides started tossing their garters into the crowd.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Jacobs tossing Tyrann Mathieu out of his way and then Ugo Amadi flopping to the ground on an easy TD throw from Jordan Love to Dontayvion Wicks on the first drive in the first quarter encapsulated Monday night for the Saints.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Before tossing them in the trash, check in with your local homeless shelter, food pantry, or other non-profit as these organizations often have need for travel-sized toiletries.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
Kelly was at fault for tossing Benson into his own goalie.
—Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
If the pesky stain still won’t come out, use a stain remover spray on the spot before tossing it in the wash.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
Image The coin-tossing ritual began at the end of the 19th century, when German academics studying in Rome reprised an ancient Roman practice of throwing coins into water for good luck.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
Instead of tossing your cords into your carry-on and hoping for the best, keep your tech essentials organized with this compact $8 electronics organizer from Fyy.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
As a way to stop the masses from tearing their outfits apart, brides started tossing their garters into the crowd.
—Ivana Rihter, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
Jacobs tossing Tyrann Mathieu out of his way and then Ugo Amadi flopping to the ground on an easy TD throw from Jordan Love to Dontayvion Wicks on the first drive in the first quarter encapsulated Monday night for the Saints.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tossing
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More momentum-swaying sequences occurred in the second quarter.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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Sandy shores, a deep blue ocean, swaying palm trees?Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
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On the day of Modi’s visit, Mishra complained to him about the government’s failure to prevent cities and towns from dumping raw sewage into the Ganges.Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Strict regulations prevent dumping waste into the canal to maintain water quality for drinking and cooking.Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2025
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Add the marinated tenderloin, discarding marinade, and sear about 3 minutes on all sides until browned and crusty.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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That stability, in and of itself, counsels against discarding the presidential election system for any but the most compelling of reasons.The Editors, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Your ruler Mercury will also station retrograde in Sagittarius—your seventh house of partnerships—on November 9, revealing all the ways your desires for independence may be shaking things up with up your closest allies and enemies.Roya Backlund, StyleCaster, 23 Dec. 2024
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Located in one of France's most picturesque areas, the land of 1,000 castles, each of these unique properties is surrounded by stunning landscape from lush vineyards and rolling fields to quaint villages.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The resort is in a zone of rolling hills—the Barrocal, filled with fig, olive and cork trees—surrounded by small villages that preserve a slow and traditional way of life, and close to a regional hub of creativity and culture.Ann Abel, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Intel, the 56-year-old chipmaker co-founded by industry pioneers Gordon Moore and Robert Noyce and legendary investor Arthur Rock, had its worst year since going public in 1971, losing 61% of its value.Ari Levy,Kif Leswing, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Since losing to Northern Illinois in early September, the Fighting Irish have won 11 consecutive games.Tim Casey, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Tossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tossing. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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