lofted

past tense of loft

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of lofted Behind her, in the back left corner of the box, teammate Janine Sonis, who prepped at Valor Christian, lofted a cross high into the mountain air and at the low right post. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 18 July 2026 Bo Bichette lofted the go-ahead sacrifice fly and Carson Benge and Francisco Alvarez followed with RBI hits against Michael Wacha (5-7). ABC News, 9 July 2026 Transporter-1 lofted 143 of those back in January 2021, which remains the global single-launch record. Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 July 2026 Rice ended his run by laying off to Bukayo Saka, who charged toward the penalty area and lofted a cross into the box. Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Dingler also doubled, scored on a single by Spencer Torkelson in the first and lofted a sacrifice fly in the second. Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 30 June 2026 After an offseason of questions, speculation and even nail-biting worry about the most important right ankle in Denver sports, Bo Nix planted it into the turf at the end of a three-step dropback and lofted a ball toward the front pylon of the end zone. Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 19 June 2026 This luxury cotton comforter feels similar to down, with its 100 percent cotton filling that’s lofted for a cloud-like feel. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofted
Verb
  • Brewers relievers Chad Patrick, Aaron Ashby, Abner Uribe and Trevor Megill threw shutout innings before Craig Yoho (1-0) did the same in the 10th with Heriberto Hernandez on second base to start the inning for his first MLB win.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • Pages handled the carom and fired the ball towards the infield, where Betts, on the run, threw to Rushing at the plate.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Truelove, who has a criminal history as well as mental health issues, instead approached Melvin and hurled a racial slur at the co-host before he was detained.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • An intruder allegedly approached Melvin, lunged at him, and hurled racial slurs before he was arrested and escorted from the building.
    Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Verb
  • Palmer’s son Fletch tossed touchdowns to tight end Braxton Boyle and wide receiver Ryan Clark in the final.
    Dan Albano, Oc Register, 19 July 2026
  • After Boyd tossed six innings of one-run ball in the win, the Cubs made sure to acknowledge the achievement.
    Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • Noe returned to the wharf and slung the dead rat across the water.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
  • The leasing officer who let us in watches from the doorway with a bemused smile as Parks films the space on her phone, clacking around the hardwood floors in nude heels and a backless seafoam dress, a Coach bag slung over her shoulder.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • The tourist who was attacked by a bison on Friday at Yellowstone National Park is recovering after being flung into the air.
    Zoe Cummings, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
  • In it, a black SUV is pointed toward a white van, its door flung open.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

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“Lofted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofted. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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