Synonyms of lofted

lofted

verb

past tense of loft

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threw
• hurled
• tossed
• slung
• flung
• fired
• launched
• heaved
• pitched
• pegged
• catapulted
• lobbed
• dashed
• cast
• darted
• hurtled
• bowled
• chucked
• pelted
• let fly
• flipped
• rolled
• propelled
• ejected
• thrust
• passed
• precipitated
• projected
• hooked
• gunned
• shot
• rifled
• impelled
• bucked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lofted

Benintendi, who had two hits and two RBIs in Friday’s 7-4 White Sox win, lofted a below-the-strike zone cutter from Andrew Morris (4-7) into the right-field seats for a 3-2 lead. — ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026

If smoke is lofted high, into cold free tropospheric air, the chemical aging process can temporarily freeze. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

With a roaring wedding trade as well, not to be missed is the property’s shinto shrine, past the bevy of ballrooms lofted above the lobby. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

The other flight was performed by a Falcon Heavy, which lofted the telecom satellite Viasat-3 F3 in April. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Three plays later, on a fourth and one, Bennett went through his progressions and lofted a pass over several defenders to a diving Scott for a 16-yard gain. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Nickerson lofted a 45-yard pass toward the end zone and two Evans players were there. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026

With runners at the corners and one out, Ceddanne Rafaela lofted a sacrifice fly to center field. — CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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