- present participle of toy.
toying
Example Sentences
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As an epidemiologist who knows far too much about infectious disease, I’m still toying with going on a cruise next year with my family.
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
At times, it feels like a victory lap, the most flattering possible portrait of a man who might be toying with the idea of going out while he’s still on top.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
With the spring menu I’m toying around with the idea of doing really small portions and then obviously the price will reflect it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
I don’t really know what it will be yet, but I’ve just been toying with different songs and different things and maybe that leads to nothing, but maybe it doesn’t.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 25, 2026
I lay in the backseat with Otto, toying with his ears.
From "Endangered" by Eliot Schrefer
