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to juggle
01
to continuously toss and catch multiple objects, such as balls or clubs skillfully without dropping them
Transitive: to juggle sth
Examples
Learning to juggle three balls at once required many hours of patient practice to gain the necessary hand-eye coordination.
The entertainer juggled fire torches during his act.
02
to maintain control over objects or situations that are difficult to manage or keep in balance
Transitive: to juggle sth
Examples
He juggled the hot pots and pans in the kitchen, careful not to spill anything on the stove.
She juggled the stack of books in her arms as she made her way up the stairs.
03
to manage multiple tasks, demands, or responsibilities at the same time
Transitive: to juggle tasks and responsibilities
Examples
As a working mother, she had to expertly juggle parenting duties with the demands of a high-pressure job.
The overcommitted volunteer struggled to juggle commitments to multiple non-profits vying for her limited free time.
04
to manipulate or arrange information or figures in a way that presents a specific perception or outcome
Transitive: to juggle information or figures
Examples
The company accountant juggled the numbers to make the financial report appear more favorable to investors.
Politicians often juggle statistics to paint a rosier picture of their accomplishments.
05
to engage in deceitful or manipulative behavior, often involving trickery or dishonesty
Transitive: to juggle sb
Examples
The scam artist juggled unsuspecting victims by convincing them to invest in fraudulent schemes.
He juggled his friends by constantly changing his stories and manipulating their emotions.
Juggle
01
throwing and catching several objects simultaneously
02
the act of rearranging things to give a misleading impression
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