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
Each has a primary and backup set of roll thrusters, which NASA engineers toggle between using to avoid clogging their fuel tubes from overuse.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Issue by issue, Newsom has toggled between embracing his brand as a fighter for his party and more judiciously stepping back from the role of Trump antagonist.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
From the beginning, these twins seemed to toggle with particular agility between the planes of Trivial and Tragic that Koestler theorized govern human existence.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 4 May 2025
The Heat’s Game 3 tip-off in downtown Miami happened as the puck dropped to the northwest in the Panthers’ arena in Sunrise -- a South Florida playoff doubleheader that found fans who are rooting for both teams left to toggle back and forth between channels.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 May 2025
Issue by issue, Newsom has toggled between embracing his brand as a fighter for his party and more judiciously stepping back from the role of Trump antagonist.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2025
From the beginning, these twins seemed to toggle with particular agility between the planes of Trivial and Tragic that Koestler theorized govern human existence.
—Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 4 May 2025
The Heat’s Game 3 tip-off in downtown Miami happened as the puck dropped to the northwest in the Panthers’ arena in Sunrise -- a South Florida playoff doubleheader that found fans who are rooting for both teams left to toggle back and forth between channels.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggle
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The switch-hitting Happ hit his first home run off a lefty this season in Monday’s extra-inning loss, tying the game in the eighth inning by taking Phillies reliever Matt Strahm deep.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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After Indiana cashed in with a basket on the other side of the court, McConnell stole the inbounds pass and tied the score.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 June 2025
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Their foreheads were pressed together, their eyes were shut, their hands clasped; her lips were ever-so-slightly pursed, his forehead was wrinkled in concentration.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The voracious pachyderm finally backed out of the store, a bag of snacks still clasped in his trunk.—
Chelsea Chan,
NBC news,
5 June 2025
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His vision and passing range set the tempo for the team, while his physical presence and reading of the game help City pin opponents in and prevent counter-attacks.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Lee, who drove the legislative efforts to impeach Yoon, pinned his presidential campaign on unity, promising not to target conservatives and calling for an end to political polarization.—
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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The tree in the victim’s front yard stood intact, with structural debris, a blanket and a flannel coat still hanging from the branches.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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The train from Waterloo station, just south of the River Thames in central London, to Brentford’s Gtech Community stadium in west London was only 20 minutes, but a group of three Jamaica fans took the time to hang the country’s flag in the window.—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Verb
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Certain SSRIs, SNRIs and tricyclic antidepressants have been linked with grinding and clenching the teeth, Schultz says.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
1 June 2025
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No discomfort arises from keeping the mouth clenched on a snorkel mouthpiece, and often, this type of mask will not fog as readily.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Every feather was clipped short; the bullet must have gone the length of the bird’s body cutting feathers and not once drawing blood!—
Percy Brown,
Outdoor Life,
12 June 2025
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First, trim your nails by clipping straight across to create short tips.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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Police said they were securely fastened into their seats and were not injured.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The stair treads and risers are fastened to and held firm by stringers, which are analogous to the joists under a floor.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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The topic has taken on a life of its own since the Florida Panthers clinched their third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
5 June 2025
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Eight days after clinching their second Walter Cup in as many seasons, the Frost have lost their two best blue liners to the Vancouver club joining the league next season.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
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“Toggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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