toss
verb (used with object)
to throw, pitch, or fling, especially to throw lightly or carelessly.
tossing
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present participleof toss.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Soccer’s velvety, polarizing honcho had the planet begrudgingly tossing confetti at his custom Stan Smiths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
That includes her niece who has cleared the entire fridge of any produce, tossing it all into the rubbish, including what Michelle saw as a perfectly good watermelon.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Spread them on a sheet pan and bake at 400°F for 8 to 12 minutes, tossing once, until crisp and deeply golden.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
Sowing doubt, tossing seeds of chaos into the soil to see what grows.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He began tossing things out —a Ping-Pong paddle, a cowboy hat, a hand puppet, swim fins.
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
