Synonyms for
Toss
Definition
To throw something lightly or carelessly.
Synonyms & similar words
jactitate
fling
putaway
thresh
discard
pass
castaway
dispose
castout
throwout
flip
slash
chuckout
tossout
chuck
thrash
thrashabout
pitch
threshabout
tossaway
sky
castaside
throwaway
convulse
throw
chuck
pitch
lob
flip
cast
hurl
heave
fling
launch
catapult
project
fire
jet
propel
shoot
cat
dash
dart
jog
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- toss a coin
- toss and turn
- toss a salad
- toss a ball
- toss a tantrum
- toss out
- toss aside
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- She tossed the coin in the air.
- He tossed the salad with a fork.
- The dog loves to play catch with a tossed ball.
- She tossed her hair over her shoulder.
- 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