as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
he lightly lobbed the errant ball over the fence to the waiting schoolboy
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Recent Examples of lob
Much has been made of the fitness of Feyenoord midfielder Hwang — who finally delivered South Korea the goal that their dominance had merited, lobbing Kovar after a smart turn, his finish the successful epitome of what Son had tried earlier in the game.
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
From the sideline, the 6-5 Dylan Harper attempted to lob a pass to Castle, who was wide open.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
The federal agency lobbed the threat in letters to the Olathe, Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka school districts Thursday afternoon.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Hooliganism, at first observed in British fans, has intensified since the 1960s, and numerous matches have been canceled because of fans invading the pitch, lobbing fireworks, and setting off flares.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
From the sideline, the 6-5 Dylan Harper attempted to lob a pass to Castle, who was wide open.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
The federal agency lobbed the threat in letters to the Olathe, Shawnee Mission, Kansas City, Kansas, and Topeka school districts Thursday afternoon.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Hooliganism, at first observed in British fans, has intensified since the 1960s, and numerous matches have been canceled because of fans invading the pitch, lobbing fireworks, and setting off flares.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lob
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All the gold is gone, and there’s barely enough to pay her soldiers, let alone throw a lavish coronation.
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California’s court systems have also thrown their weight behind the plaintiffs in the case.
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English soccer fans have earned a reputation for violent hooliganism, hurling plastic chairs and brawling their way across the piazzas and boulevards of Europe.
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Things hit a boiling point when Contreras leaped into the air and hurled his batting helmet directly at Cavalli.
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Contreras was tossed immediately, while Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton, interim manager Chad Tracy and Washington pitcher Miles Mikolas were all sent to the showers early.
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Guardians rookie Cooper Ingle made a routine catch last night and tossed the ball into the stands.
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With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.
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On sunny days at Spiteful Brewing, the garage doors are flung open and the outdoor patio brims with friends toasting the summer in Chicago over snacks or pizza.
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“Lob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lob. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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