as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
he lofted the ball down the center of the field toward a receiver
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Recent Examples of loft
Adam Williams
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
In the loft upstairs, the group breaks into convivial chatter about the novel.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
After being lofted into space by the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, NASA’s Orion capsule will ferry astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen in a record-breaking loop around the moon.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The secondary loft bedroom is also reached by a removable wooden ladder and is a bit smaller but the firm says it can be used as an additional sleeping space or for storage.
—Adam Williams
march 02, New Atlas, 2 Mar. 2026
In the loft upstairs, the group breaks into convivial chatter about the novel.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
That’s because down jackets, another winter layer go-to, quickly lose their ability to loft when wet—a recipe for hypothermia in cold climates.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
After being lofted into space by the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, NASA’s Orion capsule will ferry astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen in a record-breaking loop around the moon.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loft
Noun
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Instead of correcting the error, the scheming matriarch hides him in the attic and collects a life insurance payout.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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These rodents can infest all aspects of a home, including the shed, garage, attic, or even lawnmowers, automobiles, and barbecue grills.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trump’s increasing willingness to use overwhelming military force to pursue American interests abroad throws that calculus into question.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Americans walked 17 times and forced Brazil to throw 221 pitches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Denver District Attorney John Walsh in August vowed to better his office’s practices after judges tossed a handful of cases over discovery violations, and Denver prosecutors last fall found discovery problems with another 750 cases.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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After the expiration date passes, check to see if your butter smells, looks, and tastes fine before tossing it out.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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In a Premier League season where set-piece goals are regularly deciding games, the Italy Under-21 international has played a huge part in the renaissance with his long throw-ins, which have been hurled up to 45 yards.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The shot is a heavy metal ball about the size of a grapefruit, and the goal is to hurl it as far as possible with an action that looks more like shoving than throwing.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There's something undeniably powerful about carrying your bag rather than slinging it over your shoulder.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The popular business shut down in September after more than a decade of slinging beer and meatloaf sandwiches in a more-than-century-old building.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
27 Feb. 2026
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Analysts emphasize that compact MRBMs like this can be moved, hidden, and fired from multiple platforms, forcing defenders to respond with costly, rapid-fire shots.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the tense Lebanese capital, Beirut, Israeli surveillance drones buzz overhead while red tracer bullets light up the night skies, fired to warn residents of possible attacks.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Appearing on the runway during the Junya Watanabe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, Shayk flung off her wool coat to reveal a dramatic sculptural gown below.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bubela corralls a grounder and flings it to first for an out.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Loft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loft. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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