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
The company has lofted more than 10,000 Starlink spacecraft to date, and nearly 8,800 of them are active today.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Raiders standout lofted another deep shot down field, this time connecting with Tennyson Charney for a 53-yard touchdown pass.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
During the Cowboys’ first red-zone period of OTAs in May, Schottenheimer recalled this week, Prescott lofted a ball for Pickens in the slot on a post route.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
With one out and two on in the bottom of the sixth, Edman came out swinging on the first pitch and lofted a single to center field, a hit just soft enough for Will Smith to score the game’s go-ahead run from second base.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
On the ensuing Mahtomedi drive, Zephyrs quarterback Mark Graff lofted a ball towards the far sideline, but a leaping Rogalski ripped it out of the air.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
After the Sea Kings stopped Newport Harbor on a fourth-and-11 from the Corona del Mar 32, Annett lofted a 39-yard touchdown to wide receiver Garrett James as the Sea Kings grabbed a 14-0 lead on the second play of the second quarter.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Kenza Dali lofted a shot over the goalkeeper in the 72nd minute and the San Diego Wave captured a must-win game, beating the Utah Royals 3-2 Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
But on Mars, dust can linger in the atmosphere for much longer once it’s lofted by wind, traveling across the entire planet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Mike Wall, Space.com, 30 Oct. 2025
The Raiders standout lofted another deep shot down field, this time connecting with Tennyson Charney for a 53-yard touchdown pass.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
During the Cowboys’ first red-zone period of OTAs in May, Schottenheimer recalled this week, Prescott lofted a ball for Pickens in the slot on a post route.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
With one out and two on in the bottom of the sixth, Edman came out swinging on the first pitch and lofted a single to center field, a hit just soft enough for Will Smith to score the game’s go-ahead run from second base.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
On the ensuing Mahtomedi drive, Zephyrs quarterback Mark Graff lofted a ball towards the far sideline, but a leaping Rogalski ripped it out of the air.
—Andrew Cornelius, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025
After the Sea Kings stopped Newport Harbor on a fourth-and-11 from the Corona del Mar 32, Annett lofted a 39-yard touchdown to wide receiver Garrett James as the Sea Kings grabbed a 14-0 lead on the second play of the second quarter.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 12 Oct. 2025
Kenza Dali lofted a shot over the goalkeeper in the 72nd minute and the San Diego Wave captured a must-win game, beating the Utah Royals 3-2 Saturday night in Sandy, Utah.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
But on Mars, dust can linger in the atmosphere for much longer once it’s lofted by wind, traveling across the entire planet.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofted
Verb
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Asked in court to provide proof that the items had nails fixed to them, Hewson said agents threw them away after the incident.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The children also broke a weight scale, threw sports equipment throughout the room and stole several items.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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As officers attempted to make arrests, two suspects allegedly picked up a chair and hurled it at one of the officers, striking him in the back of the head.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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The ball on offer is the one that Chad Patrick hurled at Ohtani in the fourth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 Nov. 2025
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This rich and creamy dip has a base of cream cheese and Cheddar, with bacon, green onions, and a bit of crunch from almonds tossed on top.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2025
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Loftis tossed what could have been two interceptions, both of which were dropped by Mean Green defenders.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pebbled leather bag features canvas handles and an adjustable, detachable strap that can be slung over your shoulder.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Spherical jugs of different mezcals dangle from a rope slung across the bar.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
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At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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As with 100 years ago, the intellectual cards have been flung into the air.—
John Wihbey,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Lofted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lofted. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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