What is another word for Tossed?

Pronunciation: [tˈɒst] (IPA)

"Tossed" is a verb commonly used to describe the act of throwing or flipping something in a careless or haphazard manner. This action can also be described using words such as flung, hurled, chucked, or slung. A synonym for tossing can also be flipping or pitching. All of these words imply a sense of forceful motion, with little control over where the object lands. Another set of synonyms include the words jostled, bumped, or bounced, which suggest a more accidental or unintentional tossing. Finally, "Tossed" can also refer to food that has been mixed or stirred, in which case it can be substituted with words like blended or stirred.

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Usage examples for Tossed

Tom was Tossed out on the roadway.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
Have we rolled up our bed and Tossed it aside?
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
He Tossed back his hair with the old movement Mary remembered so well.
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine

Famous quotes with Tossed

  • "What's going on down there, Katniss? Have they all joined hands? Taken a vow of nonviolence? Tossed the weapons in the sea in defiance of the Capitol?" Finnick asks. "No," I say. "No," Finnick repeats. "Because whatever happened in the past is in the past. And no one in this arena was a victor by chance." He eyes Peeta for a moment. "Except maybe Peeta."
    Suzanne Collins

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