Synonyms for

Toss

Verb / tɔ:s / Another word for toss — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To throw something lightly or carelessly.

Synonyms & similar words

jactitate chuckout throwout dispose chuck discard fling pass tossaway pitch thrashabout tossout castaway castout slash threshabout sky putaway throwaway castaside thresh thrash convulse flip throw chuck pitch lob flip cast hurl heave fling launch catapult project fire jet propel shoot cat dash dart jog

Synonyms by register

Formal

project propel launch fling

Informal

chuck hurl lob heave fling

Literary

cast relegate disperse

Antonyms

catch hold keep receive secure grasp retain

Common collocations

  • toss a coin
  • toss and turn
  • toss a salad
  • toss a ball
  • toss a tantrum
  • toss out
  • toss aside

Word family

noun toss
verb toss

Usage note

The verb 'toss' can refer to a light, upward throw, or to disturbingly restless movement, as in 'toss and turn'. It can also mean to discard.

Example sentences

  1. She tossed the coin in the air.
  2. He tossed the salad with a fork.
  3. The dog loves to play catch with a tossed ball.
  4. She tossed her hair over her shoulder.
  5. The waves toss the boat back and forth.

Quotes

  • 'Toss your dreams into the sky and see what you catch.' - D. Antoinette Foy
  • 'Toss kindness around like confetti.' - Unknown
  • 'Life is a game, play it; Life is a challenge, Meet it; Life is an opportunity, Capture it; Life is a dream, Realize it; Life is a sacrifice, Offer it; Life is love, Enjoy it.' - Sai Baba

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