as in threw
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 lofted
This luxury cotton comforter feels similar to down, with its 100 percent cotton filling that’s lofted for a cloud-like feel.
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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Jones lofted a pass to the end zone for Dulin while he was being blanketed by two-time first-team All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
José Caballero doubled in the fifth and scored when Paul Goldschmidt lofted an opposite-field RBI single to right just in front of Wilyer Abreu, who nearly made a sliding, backhand grab.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
In what could be viewed as a precursor project, SpaceX has already lofted 10,000 Starlink broadband-beaming satellites, with each spacecraft costing US$2 million to build and launch, says Robert Zubrin, one of the world’s top rocket designers.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
After a sacrifice bunt, two intentional walks set the stage for Baxa, who waited back and lofted a fly ball to right.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Mets starter Nolan McLean (2-3) threw a first-pitch sweeper to Wood, who lofted it to deep left.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Yankees batter Cody Bellinger lofted a pitch off Mets reliever Brooks Raley.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Jones lofted a pass to the end zone for Dulin while he was being blanketed by two-time first-team All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 11 June 2026
José Caballero doubled in the fifth and scored when Paul Goldschmidt lofted an opposite-field RBI single to right just in front of Wilyer Abreu, who nearly made a sliding, backhand grab.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
In what could be viewed as a precursor project, SpaceX has already lofted 10,000 Starlink broadband-beaming satellites, with each spacecraft costing US$2 million to build and launch, says Robert Zubrin, one of the world’s top rocket designers.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
After a sacrifice bunt, two intentional walks set the stage for Baxa, who waited back and lofted a fly ball to right.
—Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
Mets starter Nolan McLean (2-3) threw a first-pitch sweeper to Wood, who lofted it to deep left.
—CBS News, 19 May 2026
With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Yankees batter Cody Bellinger lofted a pitch off Mets reliever Brooks Raley.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofted
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Lopes notably threw himself in front of a Mikel Oyarzabal volley with just moments to go, a prime example of the back-four’s commitment to defend their goal.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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In the series opener, Lauer threw his four-seamer in the zone only 42% of the time, cutting his chase rate to 23%.—
Liana Handler
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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This was a recurring theme of the questions hurled at head coach Dave Canales in his postgame press conference, which was held just a few minutes after the Carolina Panthers stomped off the Bank of America Stadium turf as winners over the Super Bowl hopeful Los Angeles Rams.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Nov. 2025
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Some grabbed planters from the roadway and hurled them at federal vehicles, the official said.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
29 Nov. 2025
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The Astros nearly scored the go-ahead run when Yordan Alvarez tried to score on an overthrow, but Bachman was backing up the plate and tossed the ball to catcher Logan O’Hoppe in time to get him.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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In Game 2, Wembanyama wrapped his arms around Jose Alvarado and aggressively tossed him out of the way while boxing out for a rebound.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
10 June 2026
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Bette Midler and Patti Smith sang; Lily Gladstone gave a heartfelt speech about Native American resistance; Ayo Edebiri made a surprise appearance to encourage people to vote in the midterms; and De Niro slung some other curse words at the administration while yearning for a different America.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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On June 2, the A Simple Favor actress shared a photo of her husband Ryan Reynolds holding a mini tan Hermès Kelly bag slung over one shoulder.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
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As this magnetic snap occurred, matter was flung outward at relativistic speeds.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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Venting toward the peak helps keep air moving regardless of whether the fly is fully battened down or flung wide open.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Lofted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofted. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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