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toss Antonyms
Opposite of toss
Because the opposite of toss shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To throw something lightly, casually, or carelessly through the air.
Usage Example
"He tossed his keys onto the kitchen counter as soon as he walked through the door."
Strongest
catch
Strong
grab
hold
• noun (Context 2)
An act of throwing something lightly, casually, or carelessly.
Usage Example
"With a quick catch, she landed the crumpled paper neatly into the recycling bin."
Strongest
catch
• verb (Context 3)
To move or cause to move from side to side or back and forth, especially restlessly or violently.
Usage Example
"The small fishing boat was tossed about by the rough ocean waves."
Strong
steady
stabilize
still
calm
• verb (Context 4)
To discard or throw away something unwanted (informal).
Usage Example
"We went through the garage and tossed all the broken tools and expired paint cans."
Strongest
keep
save
retain
Strong
hang on to
hold on to
hoard
Similar words to toss
Words similar to toss shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
throw out
throw away
coin toss
flip
toss out
coin flip
throw
discard
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Toss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/toss