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lob Synonyms

Another word for lob

Choosing another word for lob depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A ball thrown, kicked, or hit in a high arc, especially in tennis, soccer, or cricket to go over an opponent's head.

Usage Example

"The tennis player executed a clever toss that landed just inside the baseline, out of her opponent's reach."

Strong
toss
pitch
loft
chip

• verb (Context 2)

To throw, hit, or kick a ball or other object in a high arc.

Usage Example

"He lobbed the basketball toward the hoop from half-court just as the buzzer sounded."

Strongest
toss
Strong
loft
pitch
arc
Weak
fling
chuck

• verb (Context 3)

To direct a question, criticism, or remark at someone in a casual, sudden, or challenging manner.

Usage Example

"Reporters lobbed tough questions at the spokesperson throughout the entire press briefing."

Strong
hurl
direct
aim
Weak
cast

Opposites of lob

The opposite of lob shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

smash
drive
See all opposites of lob

• Nearby Words

loather
loathing
loathsome
lob
lobby
lobbyist
lobe

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lob. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lob
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