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noun

ˈlȯft

Definition of loft

as in attic

a room or unfinished space directly beneath the roof of a building the cottage has two bedrooms on the ground floor and a second-floor loft that could be converted into a third one

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verb

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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Noun

From a loft built into the walls of a Roman palace to a private-beach villa, here's where to stay. — Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 17 Aug. 2026 In February, residents of the lofts turned down an offer from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 124 in Kansas City, along with the National Electrical Contractors Association, to fix the sign for free, with one stipulation. — Rashad Alexander august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

After a brief 7-on-7 period, Maye took a would-be sack, ripped a completion to Brown, had a pass batted at the line and lofted a touchdown to Rhamondre Stevenson. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2026 After Drake Baldwin hit a two-out single, Acuna lofted a high fly ball to left-center. — Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for loft

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Noun

Counter walked IndieWire through a maze of electrical and ventilation equipment that has accumulated additions and modifications over the decades — all of it above a massive pitch-black attic.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
In Summit, New Jersey, fire crews responded to a blaze at a multi-unit home after an apparent lightning strike hit the chimney and caused a fire in the attic, CNN affiliate WABC reported.

— Dakota Smith, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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Verb

In true Richards’ fashion, of course, Kyle transfers her distress into throwing yet another one of her overwrought white parties, whose guest list is filled with a caravan of beloved names in the Bravo-verse.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Herkov experienced Florida’s first national championship with Wuerffel throwing touchdowns and Spurrier dialing up plays.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of throw

Verb

Luis Arraez homered, Garrett Stubbs had two hits and an RBI and Aaron Nola tossed seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Miami Marlins, 4-1 on Wednesday night.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Using a spider or slotted spoon, transfer pasta to a heatproof bowl and immediately toss with 2 Tbsp.

— Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of toss

Verb

The person hurled the toy during the third quarter of the Dream’s 124-88 win, recalling a trend that began last season when objects were thrown onto the court at various games.

— Zach Powell, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Video shows the moments when the man, who appears to be a United States Postal Service employee, hurled an object at a rare albino peacock and then hit it with a stick last week.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurl

Verb

Going the extra mile with creative, interesting cocktails gives each bar a more elevated, mature vibe than the typical drinking establishments and dance clubs slinging vodka-sodas and High Noons — without losing any of the fun.

— Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
By comparison, Bui-Duquette told me, some high-school students at the local fast-casual chain Culver’s were slinging corn dogs and ButterBurgers for eighteen dollars an hour.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of sling

Verb

Video released by police after the shooting showed two officers charging into the school and killing the shooter, who’d just fatally shot three 9-year-olds and three adults and was firing from a window.

— Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Abreu hit a smash to first baseman Bryce Eldridge, who dove to knock it down, then fired a throw home.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of fire

Verb

Planting himself to the left of the penalty spot, Ballard flung his right boot at the ball, the speed of his leg swing producing enough power to beat Birmingham goalkeeper James Beadle.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
There was a play in which Young scrambled outside the pocket and flung the ball to the sideline, which McMillan hunted down and caught with two hands.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026

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