toss
verb (used with object)
to throw, pitch, or fling, especially to throw lightly or carelessly.
tosses
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pluralof toss.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof toss (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
tossverb (used with object)to throw, pitch, or fling, especially to throw lightly or carelessly.
Example Sentences
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Over a woozy, wavy groove that sounds like a water-damaged recording of a jazz-fusion ballad as it stretches past seven minutes, she tosses out observations about African-American history and the state of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
However, with 55 runs required off the final 20 balls, Sutherland dispatched Georgia Elwiss for 23 runs, including sending two full tosses away for six, to drag Sunrisers back into the match.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
She delights in covering her hair with a white shirt she tosses over her shoulders with mock-Breck-ad delight.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Richards tosses off one indelible riff after another, making “Rocks Off,” “Happy,” “Tumbling Dice” and “All Down the Line” rock and roll perfection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
When they finally break apart, Jupe tells Rae she’ll be over tomorrow, and Rae tosses an indifferent half-wave in my general direction before heading to her dad’s car.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
