toss
Third Person
tosses
Present Participle
tossing
Past Tense
tossed
Past Participle
tossed
1
to throw something with a quick and sudden motion
transitive
- He decided to toss his keys onto the table as he entered the room.
- She playfully tossed a ball to her dog in the backyard.
- Instead of carefully placing the clothes in the drawer, he tossed them inside.
- Kids in the park giggled as they tossed a frisbee back and forth.
- He tossed his phone onto the couch and sighed.
Synonyms:
2
to throw out or discard something
transitive
- She decided to toss the old newspapers piling up on the table.
- The chef tossed the leftover food after closing time.
- He regretted having to toss the childhood toys that were now too worn to keep.
- They had to toss the old clothes that no longer fit.
3
to mix or combine ingredients by gently lifting and turning them in a bowl or pan
transitive
- After adding the dressing, gently toss the salad to coat the vegetables evenly.
- After draining the cooked pasta, toss it with the sauce in the pot before serving.
- Combine the mixed greens and other salad ingredients in a bowl, then toss lightly with vinaigrette.
- Drizzle melted butter over the freshly popped popcorn, then toss it gently to distribute the butter evenly.
- After roasting, toss the vegetables with a sprinkle of salt and pepper for added flavor.
4
to make a decision by throwing a coin in the air and guessing which of its sides will be facing upward when it lands
transitive
- We couldn't decide who should go first, so we tossed a coin.
- Instead of arguing, they agreed to toss a coin to determine who would do the dishes.
- We couldn't pick between the two options, so we tossed a coin and let chance decide.
- The teams were tied, so they tossed a coin to determine the winner.
Synonyms:
5
to undergo a tumultuous movement characterized by rolling, tumbling, or violent commotion
- The ship began to toss in the rough seas, causing passengers to grip tightly to the railings.
- The storm caused tree branches to toss wildly in the wind, scattering debris across the yard.
- The earthquake caused buildings to toss and sway, sending people running for safety.
- The avalanche caused the snow to toss and cascade down the mountain slope.
6
to disrupt the calm or stable condition of something
transitive
- The turbulent waters tossed the small boat, making it difficult to navigate.
- The earthquake tossed buildings and structures, leaving behind widespread destruction.
- The strong winds began to toss the leaves in the air, signaling the approaching storm.