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as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the boat tossed to and fro in the heavy seas
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as in to fidget
to make jerky or restless movements
tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep in the heat
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as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
toss that football over here
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as in to discard
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
we need to go through the basement and toss whatever we don't use
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as in to sip
to swallow in liquid form
tossed off the last of the medicine
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Recent Examples of toss
Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Just keep in mind that not all finishes are dishwasher safe, so check before tossing it in.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Heat president Pat Riley has always sought to follow up a big splash by tossing another boulder into the pond.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Place the pork shoulder in a medium bowl and toss with the flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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Valentina & Lime Lay's: Araceli Huerta of San Jose, California, who came up with the original flavor profile, was inspired by the flavors of a childhood snack made by her mom, classic Lay's chips tossed with Valentina hot sauce and fresh lime.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Just keep in mind that not all finishes are dishwasher safe, so check before tossing it in.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2025
Heat president Pat Riley has always sought to follow up a big splash by tossing another boulder into the pond.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
Place the pork shoulder in a medium bowl and toss with the flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Apr. 2025
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“Toss.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toss. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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