Synonyms for
Juggling
Definition
Juggling is the skill of keeping several objects in motion in the air at the same time by repeatedly throwing and catching them.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- juggling act
- juggling balls
- juggling priorities
- juggling finances
- juggling work and family
- juggling multiple tasks
- juggling chainsaws
Word family
Usage note
While 'juggling' can refer to the literal act of tossing objects, it is most commonly used metaphorically to describe the difficulty of managing multiple responsibilities or tasks simultaneously.
Example sentences
- Jack spent the afternoon juggling three oranges.
- The circus performer was juggling flaming torches.
- She's been practicing juggling for weeks and now she's really good at it.
- The street performer entertained the crowd by juggling knives and plates.
- Juggling is not an easy skill to master.
Quotes
Life is like juggling. You can't keep all the balls in the air all the time.
Juggling is like a meditation. When I'm juggling, everything else disappears.
Juggling is a metaphor for life. You have to keep moving forward and staying balanced.