as in to throw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
he lofted the ball down the center of the field toward a receiver
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Recent Examples of loft
James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the loft itself will be used mostly for storage and perhaps the occasional visitor, rather than as a main bedroom.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
The rocket also lofted Odin, a spacecraft built by the asteroid-mining company Astroforge, and CHIMERA GEO 1, an orbital transfer vehicle manifested by Epic Aerospace.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
To the right is a den, which is open to that second floor loft and reading area.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 9 Mar. 2025
Additionally, the loft itself will be used mostly for storage and perhaps the occasional visitor, rather than as a main bedroom.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
Verb
Garland — who had a power-play goal in the second period — lofted a wrist shot from the left faceoff circle under the blocker of goalie David Rittich for his 16th goal of the season.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
The rocket also lofted Odin, a spacecraft built by the asteroid-mining company Astroforge, and CHIMERA GEO 1, an orbital transfer vehicle manifested by Epic Aerospace.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loft
Noun
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In the film, released February 21, O’Brien plays Petey, the son of Hal, who along with his twin brother Bill, experiences myriad horrors after rediscovering their father’s old toy monkey in the attic.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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People with businesses along the French Broad River were always cognizant of the hazards posed by the ancient waterway, but the storm assaulted the neighborhood so forcefully that 12 Bones owners Angela Koh and Bryan King found mud in their attic.—
Hanna Raskin,
Southern Living,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Several viral videos have captured audiences of the blockbuster video game adaptation going wild, throwing food and drink, and trashing auditoriums.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Kids threw popcorn, cheered, and gave a standing ovation, refusing to settle down even as the lights came on and the cops showed up.—
Issy van der Velde,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Pair them with your favorite bra top at the gym, and then toss on a slouchy tee or sweater after hours.—
Korin Miller,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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Galecki notes that the game is free, which prompts Cuoco to also toss her credit cards out the window.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since mid-March, the U.S. military has hurled more than $200 million worth of missiles, bombs, and rockets into the remote deserts and mountains of Yemen, in what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dubbed, with sublime ahistorical clumsiness, Operation Rough Rider.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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Avery hurls the ball toward the basket, hitting the rim but missing.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Ultimately, just after 10 a.m. on March 27, 2023, Hale slung two firearms around her neck and shoulders and entered The Convenant School to carry out the shooting.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The One Direction alum also added sunglasses and had a blue and white tote bag slung over his shoulder.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The person calling claimed a friend had fired shots at a Black adult female at 7:05 p.m., and that two suspects were at the location wearing all black.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Johnson fired former Commissioner Erin Harkey, a Lightfoot appointee, a year into his term to make space for Hedspeth.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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They are seen flinging a pizza box into their bucolic yard, smearing their faces with paint, raising their middle fingers, and saying naughty words.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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On the ensuing faceoff, Tyler Tucker flung a point shot that deflected off DeBrusk and found twine.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Loft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loft. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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