as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
he lightly lobbed the errant ball over the fence to the waiting schoolboy
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Recent Examples of lob
New Yorkers spend so much time ducking crises that get lobbed at them like Molotov cocktails that the need to prepare the post-automotive city feels less immediate.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025
Irene, then 5, and Patrick, then 2, were burned when the Japanese lobbed grenades at them when the family tried to escape.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
The live grenade that gets lobbed through the sniper’s perch is still a surprise.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
No era has underscored that reality more than the mid-2020s, when the world seems intent on lobbing one curveball at us after another.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Apr. 2025
Irene, then 5, and Patrick, then 2, were burned when the Japanese lobbed grenades at them when the family tried to escape.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
The live grenade that gets lobbed through the sniper’s perch is still a surprise.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2025
No era has underscored that reality more than the mid-2020s, when the world seems intent on lobbing one curveball at us after another.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lob
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The cherry blossom motif wallpaper, floral curtains, and throw blanket are all from Pierre Frey, while the four-poster bed is made by Porte Italia.—
Laura May Todd,
Architectural Digest,
23 Apr. 2025
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The collection includes more than 200 items, including a wide range of bedding, bath towels and accessories, pillows, and throw blankets.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Apr. 2025
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The massive Ford Raptor truck then reverses away from the lot, hurling Sloan to the ground.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2025
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Then, as Ventura was motionless on the floor, Combs appears to kick her and later hurls an object from a table at her.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Just keep in mind that not all finishes are dishwasher safe, so check before tossing it in.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2025
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Heat president Pat Riley has always sought to follow up a big splash by tossing another boulder into the pond.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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Would the 7-foot-3 center show off his extraordinary passing skills, flinging the ball to a teammate for a backdoor layup?—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Onstage, Barile was a wild ball of energy, flinging himself into the air while playing guitar and kicking his legs mid-jump, which made a lasting impression on crowds, especially while opening for bands like Dead Kennedys or Negative Approach.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Lob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lob. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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