toying

present participle of toy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for toying
Verb
  • Rookie Anthony Belton, playing right tackle for an injured Zach Tom, had a holding penalty that negated a 39-yard touchdown to Jayden Reed.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • But there is something to getting in a room and all playing music together, which is what that record was born from.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Designers Maxwell Osbourne and Dao-Yi Chow have been flirting with a brand relaunch, and what better time than fashion week?
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Anaheim has a recent history of flirting with a gate tax.
    Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Without clarity, organizations risk recreating inefficiencies and adding even more complexity.
    Carl D'Halluin, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Harry Potter Quidditch Practice Apart from watching the films and rereading the books, another way to relive the magic of Harry Potter is by recreating iconic scenes via Lego builds.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Toying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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