as in throws
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 lofts
Maggie Slepian, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Two-story homes boast large lofts for additional gathering space.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The lofts themselves will be aimed at affordability for those making below 80% of the area median income, which for a family of two in the Kansas City area is $71,300, according to federal housing documents.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
With 65 bedrooms, 20 apartments and four lofts, the range of accommodations suits groups of varying sizes.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The room itself has a low ceiling, like most tiny house lofts, and a double bed, with a skylight in the ceiling.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
In late 2022, French-American restaurant Café Chelsea opened alongside the rooftop spa and fitness center, which are converted artist lofts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But this isn't the only tiny home on Amazon; the retailer also has larger two-story tiny houses and tiny homes with lofts that teens will love.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
This is one of the highest lofts on the market, providing incredible warmth for minimal weight.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Two-story homes boast large lofts for additional gathering space.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The lofts themselves will be aimed at affordability for those making below 80% of the area median income, which for a family of two in the Kansas City area is $71,300, according to federal housing documents.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
With 65 bedrooms, 20 apartments and four lofts, the range of accommodations suits groups of varying sizes.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The room itself has a low ceiling, like most tiny house lofts, and a double bed, with a skylight in the ceiling.
—New Atlas, 30 Jan. 2026
In late 2022, French-American restaurant Café Chelsea opened alongside the rooftop spa and fitness center, which are converted artist lofts.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
But this isn't the only tiny home on Amazon; the retailer also has larger two-story tiny houses and tiny homes with lofts that teens will love.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofts
Noun
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From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Projects such as additions, finished attics, basements and other substantial improvements have resulted in measurable increases in assessed value.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the photo, Duquesne is smiling and showing his upper teeth, including a prominent upper canine that throws a shadow across other teeth.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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In one quick clip, a bodega patron throws a drink at him.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Even if Mamdani believes that a single week of outreach before a sweep is adequate warning, any outreach effort that ultimately tosses away our clients’ possessions and treats our clients without dignity will never foster any trust amongst our clients.—
Deborah Berkman,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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But don’t let any of that hinder you from seeing director/co-screenwriter Ryan Prows’ nutso horror movie, which also tosses some decidedly less effective social commentary onto the barbie.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Nina sort of hurls the question of authenticity back to the foreign tastemakers hot on her heels.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
17 Feb. 2026
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The House of the Spirits is a family saga that charts the Trueba family through multiple generations, spanning violent social change and culminating in a crisis that hurls a tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Isabelle slides off Sarah’s lap, flings the towel, pulls on her swimming mask, grabs her mom’s hand and tugs her toward the pool.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Mora handles a short grounder and flings it to first for the second out.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After catching Whitney showboating on CNN, Henry fires Jacob, their accountant on the take.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Levi shoves someone just out of the frame, demands to know who threw stones, and later fires a shot, seemingly away from the crowd.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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