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
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.
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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
Republicans, Democrats stoke flames Both Republicans and fellow Democrats have lobbed attacks about Mamdani's identity since his primary victory against Cuomo in June.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Occasionally their stares are returned by a package lobbed over the walls by a passerby, as CNN witnessed.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Bondi arrived armed with personal attacks against individual Democratic senators and lobbed them at her questioners when pressed on a range of topics.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Whether that will result in a new round of talks with stakeholders — studios, agencies, guilds, estates and more — or spur a round of lawsuits like the legal salvos lobbed by Disney, Universal and Warner Bros.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
Like Khloe Kardashian and Chappell Roan before her, Goodall sat in a plush pink armchair opposite host Alex Cooper, who lobbed personal questions across the ottoman.
—Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
In the third quarter, Bryce Young dropped back and under pressure lobbed the ball about 35 yards in McMillan’s general direction.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 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
Republicans, Democrats stoke flames Both Republicans and fellow Democrats have lobbed attacks about Mamdani's identity since his primary victory against Cuomo in June.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Occasionally their stares are returned by a package lobbed over the walls by a passerby, as CNN witnessed.
—Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Bondi arrived armed with personal attacks against individual Democratic senators and lobbed them at her questioners when pressed on a range of topics.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Oct. 2025
Whether that will result in a new round of talks with stakeholders — studios, agencies, guilds, estates and more — or spur a round of lawsuits like the legal salvos lobbed by Disney, Universal and Warner Bros.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
Like Khloe Kardashian and Chappell Roan before her, Goodall sat in a plush pink armchair opposite host Alex Cooper, who lobbed personal questions across the ottoman.
—Michelle Nijhuis, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
In the third quarter, Bryce Young dropped back and under pressure lobbed the ball about 35 yards in McMillan’s general direction.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lobbed
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Asked in court to provide proof that the items had nails fixed to them, Hewson said agents threw them away after the incident.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The children also broke a weight scale, threw sports equipment throughout the room and stole several items.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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As officers attempted to make arrests, two suspects allegedly picked up a chair and hurled it at one of the officers, striking him in the back of the head.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The ball on offer is the one that Chad Patrick hurled at Ohtani in the fourth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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This rich and creamy dip has a base of cream cheese and Cheddar, with bacon, green onions, and a bit of crunch from almonds tossed on top.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Loftis tossed what could have been two interceptions, both of which were dropped by Mean Green defenders.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
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The pebbled leather bag features canvas handles and an adjustable, detachable strap that can be slung over your shoulder.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spherical jugs of different mezcals dangle from a rope slung across the bar.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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As with 100 years ago, the intellectual cards have been flung into the air.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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