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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
Instead of tossing your cords into your carry-on and hoping for the best, keep your tech essentials organized with this compact $10 electronics organizer from Fyy.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Montana State players jumped around at midfield, some tossing their helmets, to celebrate the team’s first national championship since 1984.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The priest was seen tossing holy water in the end zone where Ravens kicker Tyler Loop would eventually miss a field goal that would have sent Pittsburgh home and Baltimore to the playoffs.
—Ross Guidotti, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
Gen Zers are tossing their graduation caps and heading into the workforce with starry six-figure salaries in their eyes.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2026
From donations to preservation, porch sales, and more, there are plenty of creative ways to get these pint-sized clothes out of your hair without tossing them altogether.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Roast, tossing occasionally, until golden brown at the edges and just tender, about 20 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
Fresh off playing himself in chimp form for the biopic Better Man, Williams is tossing us another curveball with this ’90s throwback.
—Dan Reilly, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
Add Gochujang Glaze, tossing to coat.
—Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tossing
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And some people kept watching and swaying and moving.—
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Some people kept watching and swaying and moving.—
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Cole, wearing a khaki jumpsuit, spent much of the hearing sitting quietly and attentively as the parties argued, occasionally adjusting his glasses or fidgeting slightly in his chair.—
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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.—
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After throwing for just 241 total yards in wins over Texas A&M and Ohio State to start Miami’s postseason journey, Beck completed 23 of 37 passes for 268 yards and two touchdowns with one interception and had the game-clinching rushing touchdown.—
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This happened after a number of protesters began throwing snowballs at federal vehicles on the scene.—
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Countries like China let their industries pollute freely, dumping chemicals into rivers, pumping toxins into the air and throwing plastics into the ocean.—
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Lately on TikTok, people have been dumping frozen orange juice concentrate into blenders alongside Greek yogurt, bananas, and other fridge and pantry staples to recreate the viral Orange Julius smoothie.—
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The midterm blue wave backlash is gathering, with the generic ballot lurching in the Democrats' favor and Trump’s popularity cratering.—
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After 40 days, the longest government shutdown in American history finally appears to be lurching toward an end.—
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To that point, Olympia shouldn’t be allowed to play the jury the tear-jerking recording of Frank’s final phone call home as the water rose.—
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The Surprise Lining The most tear-jerking moment, however, was kept secret until the very last minute.—
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On a recent morning in midtown Manhattan, Spike Lee blows on an imaginary pair of dice before hurling them to the ground.—
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As both sides scream at each other, a female customer is seen hurling a fallen burger at one of the employees, the outlet reported.—
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How To Prep Blueberries Before Washing Before cleaning, spread fresh blueberries onto a plate or tray and sort through, discarding any moldy, shriveled, or crushed berries, along with stray stems or leaves.—
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The Fix-It Fair is designed to help community members breathe new life into their beloved but broken items, rather than discarding them.—
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“Tossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tossing. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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