lob
verb (used with object)
to hit (a ball) in a high arc to the back of the opponent's court.
lobbed
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past participleof lob.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof lob.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
lobverb (used with object)to hit (a ball) in a high arc to the back of the opponent's court.
Example Sentences
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The pro-merger organization, Neighbors for Strong Communities, was incorporated in Washington, D.C., in June and has lobbed text messages to Californians urging them to press Bonta to drop the case.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
But as the Canadian prime minister was talking, Trump, frustrated with a technical issue that prevented him from chiming in, lobbed the device over the Resolute Desk and onto the floor, an official present said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Ismael Saibari's lobbed finish was gorgeous and too much for Liverpool's Alisson.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Sticking to largely sycophantic media who lobbed softball questions hardened his ceiling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
Brigit lobbed another shoe in his direction, and he cartwheeled out of the way, the little jingles on his hat tinkling.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
