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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 toggled
Ideally that can be toggled on its own.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
On Disney+, The Simpsons can be toggled into its original ratio.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2025
Advertisement Just as the United States has toggled back and forth between accepting immigrants and rejecting them, the Mexican government has also flip-flopped between enabling out-migration and restricting it.
—Time, 4 Dec. 2025
The 6-foot-11 pro was inked to a standard roster deal as a rookie in 2024-25, but he was frequently toggled between the Bucks and their NBAGL affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
In 24 episodes, the series toggled effortlessly between sci-fi, action, and thriller, delivering a rousing message about the effort required to build a community and wage a rebellion while still indulging in the pew-pew laser-gunning Star Wars stuff that hardcore franchise fans want.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
According to OpenAI, this feature must be activated by users and can be toggled off.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Make sure Turn on secure storage is toggled on.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
For instance, the first map has a slider which can be toggled to show homeless incidents over time, going as far back as 2015.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
On Disney+, The Simpsons can be toggled into its original ratio.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2025
Advertisement Just as the United States has toggled back and forth between accepting immigrants and rejecting them, the Mexican government has also flip-flopped between enabling out-migration and restricting it.
—Time, 4 Dec. 2025
The 6-foot-11 pro was inked to a standard roster deal as a rookie in 2024-25, but he was frequently toggled between the Bucks and their NBAGL affiliate, the Wisconsin Herd.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025
In 24 episodes, the series toggled effortlessly between sci-fi, action, and thriller, delivering a rousing message about the effort required to build a community and wage a rebellion while still indulging in the pew-pew laser-gunning Star Wars stuff that hardcore franchise fans want.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
According to OpenAI, this feature must be activated by users and can be toggled off.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Make sure Turn on secure storage is toggled on.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
For instance, the first map has a slider which can be toggled to show homeless incidents over time, going as far back as 2015.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggled
Verb
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That element of the investigation was the focus of a recent TV report, which tied the inquiry to whether the couple used their authority for financial and professional gain.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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His ball production gives new defensive coordinator Christian Parker a scheme-fit defensive back that can help create turnovers for a defense that was tied for the second-least interceptions in 2025.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Chinese speedskater leaped into the air, fists clenched, joy bursting from every pore.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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My stomach clenched with worry.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even 20 years ago, film wasn’t as accessible or easily clipped together.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Before the Tank reached the tree’s base, Emerald clipped himself to a plastic rope attached to another tree and pulled himself across to it.—
Robert Moor,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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And if the elements are glued on, the dryer is likely to cause the glue to melt.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The ponytail began with a sleek foundation, with the lengths cinched at the crown of her head and fastened in a series of bubbles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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There are some café racing elements in there too, like the pillion cover and the tubular license plate holder fastened to the swingarm's side.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Mar. 2026
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Up next Texas A&M clinched the sixth seed in the SEC tournament, and will play on Thursday against the winner of Oklahoma and South Carolina.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Miami, which won two early-season meetings against Charlotte by 27 and 16, clinched the season series and the tiebreaker with the Hornets.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Sitting in a back room at ExtraMile Arena last weekend, Miller clasped hands with old teammate Steve Barrett, who helped pull him to his feet after an hourlong interview with the Statesman.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
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As the final seconds ticked down, Bishop’s senior Lotte Lightner clasped the hand of a teammate on the bench and then bounced up to cheer.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Frances Mitnick, 81, Boston-born, fights back with $300 worth of silver and gold glitter, pasted on the lobby walls from floor to ceiling.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The doors are locked and a notice of non-payment from National Grid is pasted to the front of El Primo Restaurant in Leominster after federal authorities nabbed its owner and three others for allegedly conducting a $1 million SNAP fraud scheme.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Toggled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggled. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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