TOGGLE Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

toggle

verb

Definition of toggle

as in to tie

to fasten with a device in which a small piece of wood, plastic, metal, etc. is pushed through a loop or hole toggled his duffel coat closed

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Recent Examples of toggle Ternus’ hard technical skills may not translate easily to a position that involves toggling from Hollywood to stockholders, to politicians shaping policy, to rival CEOs in the constellation of tech companies whose power challenges nation-states. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 This process included buying a physics-defying piece of furniture that without aid of magic could toggle between both a bed and sofa — something called a futon. — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026 Fully pairing either of my Googlebooks to a phone has required toggling cross-device settings on both devices, multiple restarts, and the occasional prayer, until the two devices find each other. — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 Zeek Biggers, toggling between end and tackle, played 48 snaps, Jordan Phillips 46 and practice squad player Mazi Smith, the former Cowboys’ first-round pick, played nine. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for toggle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggle

Verb

Vance isn’t the only prospective candidate tied to Trump with new problems after the midterms.

— Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
He’s tied for the fourth-longest points streak to start a season in league history.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of tie

Verb

Embiid appeared to wonder during the national anthem where the Knicks' championship banner was hanging in the rafters as James sat nearby on the bench with his head bowed and hands clasped.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks.

— Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of clasp

Verb

Chanel's iconic camellia appeared in both the fall and spring collections, inspiring showgoers throughout fashion month to pin their own floral flourishes onto jackets and coats.

— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
Post them on social, repeat them multiple times daily, verbalize and make posters of them, and pin them to the top of social pages.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pin

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Iran hanged three men Sunday in Karaj who were convicted of armed riot, damage to public properties and cooperation with Israel and the United States during nationwide anti-government protests in January, state TV reported.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Bear’s head tooth fungi looks like a mass white icicles hanging down from decaying tree trunks and logs.

— Pamm Cooper, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of hang

Verb

In the years since the COVID-19 lockdown brought the subway system to a halt — and clipped many a commute by moving work out of the office — 2019 subway ridership has been treated as a benchmark of the city’s revival.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Later that summer, having turned professional, Russell qualified for her first World Championships but crashed out at the semifinals after clipping the second hurdle.

— Fraser Godden, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of clip

Verb

Pilots still ask passengers to keep their seat belts fastened while seated, and no one doubts the captain for saying so.

— Amanda Connelly, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Paired with her chocolate brown booties, Camilla donned a black wool trench coat with button closures fastening the collar in place, layered over what appeared to be a cowl-neck blouse with a floral-esque pattern.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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Abdul El-Sayed may have clinched a historic victory in Michigan, but his tense exchange with a Sky News reporter on election night is not winning him supporters in the UK.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
Scott, who works for the City of Orlando managing contracts for youth programs, nearly won the race outright in August, but fell just shy of the necessary 50-plus-one vote needed to clinch re-election in the primary.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026