How to Use toss in a Sentence

toss

1 of 2 verb
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  • The ship tossed on the waves.
  • She tossed the ball high in the air.
  • Waves tossed the ship about.
  • She tossed her hair and smiled.
  • He tossed his head back.
  • He tossed his dirty socks onto the floor.
  • She tossed the paper at the recycling bin.
  • But again, she was tossed by the bull short of eight seconds.
    — Anne M. Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Drizzle the mixture over the vegetables and toss well to coat in the pan.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2023
  • The cub played with the rodent, even tossing it into the air once.
    — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Jan. 2024
  • If the sponge smells funky, that's another sign to toss it.
    — Alyssa Hui, Health, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Once the wing sauce has stuck to the skin of the chicken, toss again for an extra layer of sauce.
    — Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 6 July 2023
  • Add the butter cubes to the bowl, then toss them in the dry ingredients.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The housemates then headed to the beach, where Carl and Danielle, 36, tossed around a football and caught up.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024
  • The soft texture is great for little hands (ages 9 months and up) that like to toss toys across the room.
    — Christine Luff, Parents, 27 Feb. 2024
  • The thing is, this case isn’t meant to be tossed around and dropped from high heights like others on this list.
    — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2023
  • They can be smelled, squeezed, and even tossed around in the air due to their lightweight and soft texture.
    — Mary K. Tatum, Ms, Verywell Health, 5 July 2023
  • No longer would cabers be tossed (a caber is a 20-foot-long wooden pole).
    — Victor Mather, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Open the bottle, toss [the capsules] in, walk to the next shelf, or the next store, or whatever.
    — Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Then, toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and ground thyme or rosemary to taste.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • This is the same crew that last year tossed tomato soup on a Vincent van Gogh painting.
    — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 5 July 2023
  • Shared Google Drives and voice memos tossed into the group chat followed.
    — Amos Barshad, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Pack it all up and toss it in the bottom of your suitcase for your next flight, or put it in your backpack and head for the hills.
    — Joe Ray, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2023
  • The 15-year-old then fled, tossing his weapon into a yard nearby, Gualtieri said.
    — Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 27 Dec. 2023
  • The last step before heading out the door is tossing on some makeup.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2023
  • Shake or stir the vinaigrette to recombine, then pour it over the salad and toss gently.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Lizzo is slamming her ex-dancers’ lawsuit — and asking the court to toss it.
    — Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2023
  • The pants can be tossed into the washing machine and the dryer, making cleaning a breeze.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
  • If your hair is prone to tangling, toss this product in your toiletry bag.
    — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The first vote — to toss all of the impeachment articles in their entirety — failed by a vote of 6-24.
    — Lauren McGaughy, Dallas News, 5 Sep. 2023
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toss

2 of 2 noun
  • She threw her hair back with a toss of her head.
  • They decided what to do by a coin toss.
  • The Chiefs win the coin toss and defer to the second half.
    — Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
  • As the visiting team, the 49ers got to make the call on the coin toss, which was tails.
    — Steve Gardner, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2024
  • Arnold would, like, toss chunks of schnitzel at my dog.
    — Sophia Scorziello, Variety, 25 May 2023
  • The 49ers won the coin toss and elected to receive the ball in overtime.
    — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Carey conducts the coin toss prior to a game in 2007 in St. Louis.
    — Chandelis Duster, CNN, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Scrooge overshot the toss, and the coin took out Sherman’s eye.
    — Michele Amabile Angermiller, Variety, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Prepare the salad: Add the chicken to the dressing and toss.
    — Eric Kim, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Pour the dressing over the grains and vegetables and toss to mix well.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 24 June 2023
  • That bat toss for the ages didn’t appear to be ego driven.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2023
  • Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl, drizzle over the dressing and toss to combine.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Pour half the oil mixture over the vegetables and toss to coat.
    — Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2023
  • Add the remaining berries and sugar to the bowl and toss to combine.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2023
  • Add your greens and toss, making sure the leaves are coated evenly in the oil and spices.
    — USA TODAY, 14 May 2023
  • Stir in the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar, then transfer to the bowl with the mango mixture and toss well.
    — Saveur Editors, Saveur, 10 Aug. 2023
  • As Arizona tried a toss play to the left, linebacker Mason Cobb saw a lane.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2023
  • The toss is strong but fading low, so first baseman John Draeger stretches for the out.
    — Men's Health, 28 Mar. 2023
  • What the sisters both agree on though, style-wise, is that some of their mom's vintage clothes are worth a toss.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 30 Mar. 2023
  • The open seat had been considered a toss up heading into the midterms.
    — Chad Day, WSJ, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Colorado won the overtime coin toss and elected to give the ball to its offense first.
    — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 15 Oct. 2023
  • When the Bengals won the toss and elected to receive, there was no waiting.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
  • Remove from heat, add basil, a dash of white pepper and toss to combine.
    — cleveland, 21 Aug. 2023
  • Booker had been in uniform, went through warmups pregame and was a captain on the field for the coin toss, but sat out with back spasms.
    — Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The Patriots won the coin toss to start overtime, and the Falcons offense never saw the field.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2024
  • This football toss, made with fleece and felt, is a great way to keep the little ones entertained.
    — Katherine Tinsley, Good Housekeeping, 31 Dec. 2022
  • For bettors looking to gamble on the coin toss, heads and tails are both at –101 at Caesars.
    — Will Yakowicz, Forbes, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Add the fettuccine that has been cooked in well salted water and toss.
    — Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The touchdown was ruled a rush because Walker's toss was not a forward pass.
    — Steve Reed, ajc, 11 Nov. 2022
  • The first came three plays into the game, off a low toss down the line of scrimmage from Thorne that was a backward lateral.
    — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 27 Nov. 2022

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