as in to tie
to fasten with a device in which a small piece of wood, plastic, metal, etc. is pushed through a loop or hole
toggled his duffel coat closed
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Recent Examples of toggle
As users sought ways to remove this AI model, many looked for the settings toggle.
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Workers toggling between 17 open tabs, wondering if AI was supposed to make their jobs easier.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
To toggle your new pet off and on, type /pet into the composer, then use Wake Pet or Tuck Away Pet in Settings > Appearance.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Being able to successfully toggle between a star with the basketball in his hands to setting screens to free up his teammates and operating more as an off-ball weapon is largely rooted in his film study and preparation.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Workers toggling between 17 open tabs, wondering if AI was supposed to make their jobs easier.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
To toggle your new pet off and on, type /pet into the composer, then use Wake Pet or Tuck Away Pet in Settings > Appearance.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 3 May 2026
Being able to successfully toggle between a star with the basketball in his hands to setting screens to free up his teammates and operating more as an off-ball weapon is largely rooted in his film study and preparation.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggle
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Luukkonen made a few big saves in the second period to keep the score tied before Buffalo eventually took the lead.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy were among those tied at one point.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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In one segment, when Kimmel and McNearney pick up a hitchhiking Olivia Rodrigo while taking the family to school, Jane shows off her personality, clasping her hands over her mouth in disbelief when Rodrigo enters the car, only to sing-along with the pop star on her way to school.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Hands clasped, head bowed, blank and fair of face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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One brainbuster later, Alexander tried to pin Slater, but couldn’t get him down.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Geomorphologist Dan Shugar and his team used NASA-USGS Landsat satellites to pin the disaster on the rapid retreat of the South Sawyer Glacier.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Warm summer nights are made for backyard dinners and poolside hangs — not swatting flies away from your burger every five seconds.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Here, over a dozen or so hammocks hang from palm trees, swaying just over the water, close enough to dip your toes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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The Beloved, his first film in Competition at Cannes, is an incredible achievement that builds on all those films and leaves them standing in the dust, hitting all the same tense throat-clenching beats but somehow transcending genre altogether.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Tuanzebe—born in Bunia, raised in Rochdale—is sprinting toward the corner flag, fists clenched at his waist, triumphant.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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In multiple cases, other road users struck the autonomous vehicle from behind or clipped it while passing.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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The Cavs may clip the Pistons in Game 7 on Sunday, even on the road.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
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The glossy upper covered the sides and opened at the back, where a slim patent strap fastened with small gold-toned buckle hardware.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
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Davis’s solution was to fasten the pockets and other stress points with copper rivets for reinforcement.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
18 May 2026
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Georgia Tech clinched its second consecutive ACC title in fitting fashion Friday night.—
AJC Sports,
AJC.com,
16 May 2026
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The first season closes on a high note, with the Briar University Men’s Hockey Team winning a thrilling game to clinch a spot in the playoffs.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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“Toggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggle. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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