Synonyms for
Tossing
Definition
throwing something lightly or with a quick motion
Synonyms & similar words
jactitate
fling
putaway
thresh
discard
castaway
dispose
castout
throwout
flip
slash
chuckout
tossout
chuck
toss
thrash
thrashabout
pitch
threshabout
tossaway
sky
castaside
throwaway
convulse
flinging
pitching
lobbing
casting
hurling
throwing
launching
heaving
chucking
jettisoning
ejecting
expelling
discharging
dropping
dashing
flicking
slinging
shooting
catapulting
propelling
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- tossing and turning
- tossing a coin
- tossing a salad
- tossing in the air
- tossing a ball
- tossing a blanket
- tossing a question
Word family
Usage note
The word 'tossing' can refer to a light, upward throw or a more vigorous, uncontrolled movement. Be mindful of context to convey the intended meaning.
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Example sentences
- I am tossing the salad.
- He is tossing the ball to the dog.
- She is tossing the paper into the bin.
- We are tossing the coin to decide who goes first.
- They are tossing the leaves in the air.
Quotes
The sea is tossing and turning like a person in a nightmare.
Life is a tossing sea.
Tossing and turning in my bed, I couldn't sleep.