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to toss
01
to throw something with a quick and sudden motion
Transitive: to toss sth somewhere
Examples
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.
02
to throw out or discard something
Transitive: to toss sth
Examples
She decided to toss the old newspapers piling up on the table.
The chef tossed the leftover food after closing time.
03
to mix or combine ingredients by gently lifting and turning them in a bowl or pan
Transitive: to toss food or ingredients
Examples
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.
04
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: to toss a coin
Examples
We could n'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.
05
to undergo a tumultuous movement characterized by rolling, tumbling, or violent commotion
Intransitive
Examples
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.
06
to disrupt the calm or stable condition of something
Transitive: to toss sth
Examples
The turbulent waters tossed the small boat, making it difficult to navigate.
The earthquake tossed buildings and structures, leaving behind widespread destruction.
Toss
01
the act of throwing the ball to another player on one's team
Examples
He made a long toss to his teammate across the field.
The quarterback 's toss was perfectly timed.
02
the act of flipping a coin, usually to decide something by chance
Examples
The referee called heads in the toss.
They decided who would bat first with a coin toss.
03
a sudden or abrupt movement
Examples
The dog gave its head a toss to shake off the water.
With a toss of her hair, she turned and left.
