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as in swaying
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 fidgeting
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 throwing
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 dumping
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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Recent Examples of tossing
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Max Cutforth, a Nampa native and Skyview High graduate, couldn’t complete 50% of his passes (14-for-29), and threw for just 106 yards while tossing a pair of interceptions.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
Ryan Staub relieved Salters but fared no better, tossing an interception on each of his first two throws.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Bieber picked up the victory for Toronto after tossing five-and-a-third innings and giving up just one run on four hits.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Job prospects are so bleak that Gen Z is going straight from tossing their graduation caps to years of doom with zero luck.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Now the Longs, through Palmer Square and Marquee Development, the real estate arm of the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are tossing another $1 billion into the mix in three phases.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
The Jets are hopeless, with head coach Aaron Glenn pushing back on reporters weekly and owner Woody Johnson tossing his $40 million quarterback, Justin Fields, under the bus after another rough outing.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
How to Pick The Healthiest Nut When tossing nuts into your morning breakfast bowl, opt for a mixed variety rather than just a handful of peanuts or cashews, Anding recommends.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Mack Lineweaver, son of the head coach, drove the Trojans 56 yards in five plays, tossing a 20-yard scoring pass to Brendon Cary to give Trinity a 14-7 lead.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 2 Nov. 2025
Ryan Staub relieved Salters but fared no better, tossing an interception on each of his first two throws.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Bieber picked up the victory for Toronto after tossing five-and-a-third innings and giving up just one run on four hits.
—Wayne Sterling, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Job prospects are so bleak that Gen Z is going straight from tossing their graduation caps to years of doom with zero luck.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Now the Longs, through Palmer Square and Marquee Development, the real estate arm of the Ricketts family, owners of the Chicago Cubs, are tossing another $1 billion into the mix in three phases.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2025
The Jets are hopeless, with head coach Aaron Glenn pushing back on reporters weekly and owner Woody Johnson tossing his $40 million quarterback, Justin Fields, under the bus after another rough outing.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
How to Pick The Healthiest Nut When tossing nuts into your morning breakfast bowl, opt for a mixed variety rather than just a handful of peanuts or cashews, Anding recommends.
—Julia Ries Wexler, Health, 24 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Mack Lineweaver, son of the head coach, drove the Trojans 56 yards in five plays, tossing a 20-yard scoring pass to Brendon Cary to give Trinity a 14-7 lead.
—Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tossing
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Quarterback Mahomes was seen standing mostly still, swaying a bit with his hands behind his back during the anthem.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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In 2023, House Republicans held hearings on the companies' roles in swaying votes around environmental, social and governance investing.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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Applause intermingled with tears as the families of the Camp Mystic campers and counselors looked on, many with small children fidgeting in their Sunday-best attire behind the governor.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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After throwing the sandwich, Dunn ran off but was apprehended about a block away.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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People were throwing toilet paper rolls and full beer cans.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
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The World Trade Organization also has rules against dumping that allow countries to take appropriate measures against companies found to be dumping.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Next up on the apology train is Nick, who delivers a long speech to Kait about dumping her in the pods.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Back then, Newcastle’s thin squad staggered between results, lurching from challenging the best sides in the league to befuddling losses to inferior squads.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The administration’s lurching one way and another with tariffs is another example.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Surprise Lining The most tear-jerking moment, however, was kept secret until the very last minute.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sounds like the plot of a tear-jerking movie, no?—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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When these magnetic structures become unstable, the prominence can erupt, hurling plasma out into space.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Footage of the episode shows an individual apparently running away from authorities after hurling the item at the officer.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Let the masks sit for 10 minutes under the eyes, discarding after use and patting in excess serum.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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She is accused of killing her 39-year-old boyfriend, David Carter, dismembering him then discarding his body parts along I-75 near Hancock, Ohio in September 2018.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tossing. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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