as in threw
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 lobbed
An 'embarrassing setback' The president lobbed a scheduling bomb across the Atlantic Ocean this morning.
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Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The federal agency lobbed the threat in letters to the Olathe, Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka school districts Thursday afternoon.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Lampard’s non-goal England were 2-1 down to Germany in the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup, Lampard lobbed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the ball bounced off the underside of the bar and landed well behind the goal line.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
One of the main criticisms lobbed at DeGette in the primary campaign so far has focused on the number of her bills that have become law.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
González had a long Zoom meeting with Riley, during which the director, famous for his determined activism, lobbed questions about her stance on political and social issues.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Yet to have one lobbed at me intramurally, and by a good buddy like Joshua Messing, made my gut feel as though it were packed with wet sand, too heavy even to vomit.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
One of the most severe accusations lobbed by the group was that Tao and former Chief Business Officer Janea Marking knowingly obscured information about the impending financial crisis from the district board of trustees before approving a new contract with the Sacramento City Teachers Association.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Dreyer lobbed a pass that Marcus Ingvartsen booted home, capitalizing on Christopher McVey’s header attempt.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 17 June 2026
The federal agency lobbed the threat in letters to the Olathe, Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka school districts Thursday afternoon.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Lampard’s non-goal England were 2-1 down to Germany in the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup, Lampard lobbed goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the ball bounced off the underside of the bar and landed well behind the goal line.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 3 June 2026
One of the main criticisms lobbed at DeGette in the primary campaign so far has focused on the number of her bills that have become law.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
González had a long Zoom meeting with Riley, during which the director, famous for his determined activism, lobbed questions about her stance on political and social issues.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 20 May 2026
Yet to have one lobbed at me intramurally, and by a good buddy like Joshua Messing, made my gut feel as though it were packed with wet sand, too heavy even to vomit.
—Chang-Rae Lee, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
One of the most severe accusations lobbed by the group was that Tao and former Chief Business Officer Janea Marking knowingly obscured information about the impending financial crisis from the district board of trustees before approving a new contract with the Sacramento City Teachers Association.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Dreyer lobbed a pass that Marcus Ingvartsen booted home, capitalizing on Christopher McVey’s header attempt.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbed
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The impact threw everyone on board into the water and ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Even on a day when 2025 Nationa League strikeout leader Logan Webb threw his first complete game of the season, the Marlins managed to squeeze out five hits and two runs over eight innings.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2026
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Or other words that have been hurled at him.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Videos circulating social media showed objects being hurled from a rowdy crowd in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs’ 7-4 superstar after the Knicks’ historic come-from-behind win on Wednesday night.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Staying on theme, Diaz tossed her hair into a quick updo with face-framing tendrils hanging out.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Cardboard boxes, whether filled or not, should definitely be tossed, as these attract insects of all kinds.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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With a golf bag slung over his shoulder and 23-month-old son Bennett in his arms, the two-time Masters champion strolled with wife Meredith, his high school sweetheart, and their newborn son Remy tucked away in a baby carrier after arriving just 12 days earlier.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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Do like Kendall Jenner and pair it with a black tee and sweater slung over the shoulder—or like Daisy Edgar-Jones, and pair it with a pop of color, like a lightweight red knit for a dinner al fresco.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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Others got flung toward the accreting planet by collisions or close encounters with other objects, and Jupiter played a key role in that process.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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During parades, the ribbons are flung out of windows along the route, creating a winding, dramatic effect.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Lobbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lobbed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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