as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
he lofted the ball down the center of the field toward a receiver
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Recent Examples of loft
Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Since there's no loft bedroom space, the owner could outfit it with a sofa bed, or even a day bed instead, like the Little Lodge and Ambra.
—Adam Williams
march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Early in the second half, Mirković drove the lane to draw defenders and then lofted it up for another Ivišić alley-oop.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Stepping up to this Samsung 32-inch work monitor will feel like your digital life finally moved out of a studio apartment and into a sprawling loft.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
Since there's no loft bedroom space, the owner could outfit it with a sofa bed, or even a day bed instead, like the Little Lodge and Ambra.
—Adam Williams
march 24, New Atlas, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
The perfect pirouette and lofted finish against Sunderland in the FA Cup third round in 1997.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Early in the second half, Mirković drove the lane to draw defenders and then lofted it up for another Ivišić alley-oop.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loft
Noun
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According to police, Plantamuro was found hiding in the attic and was taken into custody.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Somewhere in your parents’ attic, there’s a plastic bin full of them with the tags still attached, waiting to fund a retirement that will never come.—
Ryan Brennan
March 20,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Hectic schedules, especially as spring sports season begins, can throw a wrench into family meal planning and can encourage families to rely on quick, less nutritious options.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Angels backed Kochanowicz with two other super plays, left fielder Josh Lowe diving to catch Dominic Canzone’s flare in the fourth and second baseman Ozwald Peraza diving to stop Raley’s fifth-inning grounder up the middle and throwing to first.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The sixth-year senior saw limited action last season in the ACC with Pittsburgh, serving as the Panthers’ third-string quarterback and tossing just 22 passes on the year.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the base loaded and one out, Los Alamitos popped up a bunt that third baseman Kimmie McDonnell snagged and alertly tossed to shortstop Mazzotti covering third base for an inning-ending double play.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The man pushed Littrell's phone away, and the two began filming each other and hurling expletives.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The impact sends both men hurling to the pavement, and the shoeless rear passenger can be seen hobbling on one foot afterward.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Miroku Yokocho is among the most popular, packed with snug izakayas and food stalls slinging sashimi, ramen, sake, and beer.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Once North Carolina fired Hubert Davis after five seasons, Billy Donovan immediately rose to the top of the list of favorites to become the next head coach of the storied program.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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One of the reasons American troops would be vulnerable on Kharg Island is its close proximity to the Iranian mainland, from which missiles, drones and artillery could be fired.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The video closes with Sinise driving through his community, flinging money out of his car's window for his neighbors to gather in a pseudo Robin Hood moment before police arrive.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Loft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loft. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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