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
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.
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Two innings later, with the Brewers down to their final eight outs and still behind, 3-2, Moore lofted a blooper that fell just in front of a diving Bobby Grich for an infield single.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 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
Zorhan Bassong lofted a pass to Harris, who settled it and slipped a pass to Joveljić, whose chip shot gave SKC a 2-0 lead.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
The strongest tornado, which struck between Natchez and Brookhaven in the Homochitto National Forest, lofted debris to at least 27,000 feet — roughly the height of Mount Everest.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Two innings later, with the Brewers down to their final eight outs and still behind, 3-2, Moore lofted a blooper that fell just in front of a diving Bobby Grich for an infield single.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 29 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
Zorhan Bassong lofted a pass to Harris, who settled it and slipped a pass to Joveljić, whose chip shot gave SKC a 2-0 lead.
—Daily News, 14 May 2026
The strongest tornado, which struck between Natchez and Brookhaven in the Homochitto National Forest, lofted debris to at least 27,000 feet — roughly the height of Mount Everest.
—Matthew Cappucci, Washington Post, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofted
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The impact threw everyone on board into the water and ripped a large hole in the side of the vessel.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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For her birthday, the brothers threw a party at the compound.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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When police tried to close the park, crowds hurled bricks, bottles, rocks, sticks, chairs and other debris, the Tribune reported.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Game 1 of the NBA Finals was a rowdy one, between a fan crashing the court to take a selfie with Spurs star Victor Wembanyama and an investigation launched by the NBA after an attendee hurled crude remarks at Brunson.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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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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If the toys aren’t in use or have seen their fair share of play, they can be tossed.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 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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The bridle leather handles are also on the longer side, so the bag can be slung over the shoulder.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
9 June 2026
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The impact then flung the Pilot west, and the front of the car crashed with the back of Quinones Lewis’s Ford Fiesta, according to the affidavit.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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The theater was also immediately gutted, the audience chairs yanked out and flung into a pile in the middle of the studio.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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“Lofted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofted. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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