TOSSING Synonyms: 149 Similar and Opposite Words

tossing

verb

Definition of tossing next

present participle of toss

as in swaying

to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions the boat tossed to and fro in the heavy seas

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as in fidgeting

to make jerky or restless movements tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep in the heat

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as in throwing

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm toss that football over here

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as in dumping

to get rid of as useless or unwanted we need to go through the basement and toss whatever we don't use

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Recent Examples of tossing Cornhole toss Set up the sturdy cornhole boards and get to tossing the eight all-weather regulation bean bags. —

Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 So was Korea’s top pitcher in pool play, tossing five innings of one-run ball over two appearances (one start). —

Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026 On Wednesday, the athlete was spotted wearing a veil and tossing a bouquet. —

Hannah Malach, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026 In the video, the woman is seen tossing the ticket out of the window. —

Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Mar. 2026 The attack comes after two terror suspects on Saturday were accused of tossing makeshift bombs into a crowd of protesters outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. —

Holmes Lybrand, CNN Money, 12 Mar. 2026 Roast, tossing the sweet potatoes once or twice, until chicken is cooked through and caramelized and the sweet potatoes are soft, 25 to 35 minutes longer. —

The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Law [Roach] is like, 'Holy s---,' tossing his hair. —

Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026 This ultra-affordable option starts at just $599, taking the Apple pricing hierarchy and tossing it in a blender. —

Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026

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Deputies said Thorpe had bloodshot eyes, was swaying and unsteady, and had a fruity odor on her breath, according to the report.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
From hiking and biking to navigating swaying cruise ships and 500-acre theme parks, shoppers have put these comfy, supportive sandals to the test.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026