Synonyms for

Tossing

Verb / ˈtɔ:sɪŋ / Another word for tossing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

throwing something lightly or with a quick motion

Synonyms & similar words

sky jactitate thrash thresh discard convulse slash toss dispose fling pitch flip chuck flinging pitching lobbing casting hurling throwing launching heaving chucking jettisoning ejecting expelling discharging dropping dashing flicking slinging shooting catapulting propelling

Synonyms by register

Formal

agitating perturbing disturbing displacing

Informal

flinging chuckin' heaving lobbing

Literary

flinging hurling casting

Antonyms

holding catching keeping securing stabilizing anchoring

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

noun toss
verb toss
adjective tossable

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

  1. I am tossing the salad.
  2. He is tossing the ball to the dog.
  3. She is tossing the paper into the bin.
  4. We are tossing the coin to decide who goes first.
  5. 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.

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