as in throws
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 lofts
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The Docent’s Collection is a luxury boutique stay offering concierge service, full kitchen amenities, and spacious accommodations that range from a studio to three-bedroom apartment-style lofts.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The towable dwelling includes a living area with a home office, two lofts, and a spacious central kitchen.
—Adam Williams
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Fourteen of the units will include lofts.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Levi says that units in the building have a variety of layouts, many of them funky and unique — townhouse-style units; duplexes; big, original-style lofts; lofts that have been carved into multi-bedroom apartments.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
This is one of the highest lofts on the market, providing incredible warmth for minimal weight.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Two-story homes boast large lofts for additional gathering space.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
Fouquet’s is a welcome new addition to the eateries, cafes, and luxe lofts that make up this tony slice of lower Manhattan.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
The Docent’s Collection is a luxury boutique stay offering concierge service, full kitchen amenities, and spacious accommodations that range from a studio to three-bedroom apartment-style lofts.
—Dontaira Terrell, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The towable dwelling includes a living area with a home office, two lofts, and a spacious central kitchen.
—Adam Williams
march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026
Fourteen of the units will include lofts.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
Levi says that units in the building have a variety of layouts, many of them funky and unique — townhouse-style units; duplexes; big, original-style lofts; lofts that have been carved into multi-bedroom apartments.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 3 Mar. 2026
This is one of the highest lofts on the market, providing incredible warmth for minimal weight.
—Maggie Slepian, Outside, 27 Feb. 2026
Two-story homes boast large lofts for additional gathering space.
—Pulte Homes, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Called Alina, the residential component has 357 units, including a mix of studios, one-to-three bedroom layouts, lofts and penthouse suites, according to a news release from the developer.
—Savannah Sicurella, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lofts
Noun
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Indoor insecticide sprays are rarely necessary and won’t solve the root problem, since many beetles may still be hiding inside walls or attics.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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From attics filled with secrets and dragon war colleges to the jungles of Vietnam and the beaches of Newport, audiobooks can transport listeners to some unforgettable places.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As Venus and Pluto clash, paranoia over a working relationship throws a wrench in a collaboration.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies throws to first base to complete a double play against the Atlanta Braves at Coors Field on April 8, 2019 in Denver, Colorado.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Macfadyen tosses Dirty Rotten Scoundrels into the stew of influences.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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Lindell eventually accepts the documents, tosses them aside, and continues his interview with O’Keefe Media Group reporter Michael Casey.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Trueba family’s passions, struggles, and secrets span a century of violent social change, culminating in a crisis that hurls the proud, tyrannical patriarch and his beloved granddaughter towards opposite sides of the fence.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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When a player fully lets go of their racket and hurls it to the floor, the frame can bounce up and go just about anywhere.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bubela corralls a grounder and flings it to first for an out.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Isabelle slides off Sarah’s lap, flings the towel, pulls on her swimming mask, grabs her mom’s hand and tugs her toward the pool.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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These gadgets, imported from China or Russia or homemade in the US with 3D printers, transform a semiautomatic weapon—which fires a single round with each trigger pull—into a fully automatic one, able to discharge at a rate of 1,200 rounds per minute, limited only by the capacity of the magazine.—
Simon Akam,
Vanity Fair,
2 Apr. 2026
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Orion will spend 90-minutes in its initial orbit, before the second stage fires its engines twice to send Orion to a high Earth elliptical orbit.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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