juggle
verb (used with object)
to keep (several objects, as balls, plates, tenpins, or knives) in continuous motion in the air simultaneously by tossing and catching.
was juggling
-
past progressiveof juggle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
“He felt like he was juggling a lot at work, and his availability should not be reduced to how much PTO he has.”
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
His date was juggling dance practice with a full class schedule, while Berger was conducting research, taking four challenging courses and serving as vice president of his fraternity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
At the end of September 2019 it had 1,500 cases on its books, official figures show, but as of September this year it was juggling more than 4,200.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2025
In South Whittier, Adrian’s school was having a difficult time connecting with his single father, who was juggling work and parenting.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2025
They all turned toward the doorway, where Rashid was juggling a twelve-pack of water bottles.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
