- present participle of toss.
tossing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the end, it was Maye who made it happen, tossing a late touchdown with a brilliant one-handed catch by unheralded receiver Efton Chism III.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
My wife and children will have no trouble tossing all of my memories into a dumpster someday.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
If you ever need to evacuate in a pinch, Sauceda recommends tossing your go bag into your dirty laundry basket, as it likely contains a mix of season-appropriate clothes that fit, and carrying both out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Among the events watched by the spectators were tug-of-war, caber tossing, hammer throwing, Highland dancing and a parade of pipe bands.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
“Yeah. Tell them, Daddy. This is our house now!” the older of the two sisters said, tossing her disheveled hair back with a flick of her hand.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
![]()