lobbed; lobbing
1
: to let hang heavily : droop
2
: to throw, hit, or propel easily or in a high arc
3
: to direct (something, such as a question or comment) so as to elicit a response
1
a
: to move slowly and heavily
b
: to move in an arc
2
: to hit a tennis ball easily in a high arc
: a soft high-arching shot, throw, or kick
Examples of lob in a Sentence
Verb
She lobbed a throw to the pitcher.
The soldier lobbed a grenade into the bunker.
He lobbed the ball over his opponent's head.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
The Lakers had 28 assists on their 39 made shots, and just 10 turnovers, though Redick felt the Lakers could have racked up a few more assists with better accuracy on lob passes.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Accusations of ceasefire violations have been lobbed at both sides amid reports of clashes in Gaza.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Flagg who almost began the game with a highlight lob dunk, got off to a slow start, missing his only two shots from the field while adding six rebounds and two turnovers in the first half.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
The Lakers had 28 assists on their 39 made shots, and just 10 turnovers, though Redick felt the Lakers could have racked up a few more assists with better accuracy on lob passes.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
The endorsement comes as Cuomo has lobbed increasingly caustic attacks on Mamdani, equating his criticism of Israel with antisemitism and warning of a city beset by crime, hatred and disorder if his opponent wins.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Accusations of ceasefire violations have been lobbed at both sides amid reports of clashes in Gaza.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Lob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lob. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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lob
1 of 2 verb
lobbed; lobbing
: to send (as a ball) in a high arc by hitting or throwing easily
lob
2 of 2 noun
: a lobbed throw or shot (as in tennis)
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