as in to tie
to fasten with a device in which a small piece of wood, plastic, metal, etc. is pushed through a loop or hole
toggled his duffel coat closed
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Recent Examples of toggle
This clarity and efficiency enable staff navigating multiple systems to seamlessly execute their tasks without toggling between platforms.
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Chandler Barron, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
On Instagram, influencers toggle between montages of sadness and sponsored videos that show them cozily sipping fancy tea.
—Maytal Eyal, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
Old Quebec toggles two terrains: a lower town at sea level, and an upper town on top of a rocky promontory, with steep roads and outdoor staircases connecting them.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The game's upcoming PS5 version will also target the same frame rate, while the PS5 Pro may toggle the advanced ray tracing features.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Chandler Barron, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
On Instagram, influencers toggle between montages of sadness and sponsored videos that show them cozily sipping fancy tea.
—Maytal Eyal, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2025
Old Quebec toggles two terrains: a lower town at sea level, and an upper town on top of a rocky promontory, with steep roads and outdoor staircases connecting them.
—Vjosa Isai, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
The game's upcoming PS5 version will also target the same frame rate, while the PS5 Pro may toggle the advanced ray tracing features.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggle
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The movie, which follows two cousins on a trip to their late grandmother’s hometown in Poland, recently tied with Deadpool & Wolverine for best comedy at the Critics Choice Awards.—
Zoe G. Phillips,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Feb. 2025
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The 28-year-old has made two starts on the PGA Tour so far this season, finishing tied for ninth at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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The design features detailed scales and the brand’s signature orb motif clasped in the serpent’s jaws.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Dion cradled Adele's face, clasped Adele's hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Nov. 2024
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Next, loop your pony into a bun, and pin it in place (but keeping some of the ends out).—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Older generations have pinned the rise of remote work on Gen Z professionals, citing a lack of work ethic and discipline.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Feb. 2025
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Yet this might be a win-win situation for a team that needs a bridge quarterback and a fading star who isn’t ready to hang ’em up yet.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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Every film frame can, if hung over a bed, lull you.—
Carlos Valladares,
ARTnews.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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The hollow tubes are just the right diameter for a baby to clench a fist around, and come in strawberry-apple and banana flavors.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
2 Feb. 2025
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On match point, Sinner hit a service winner and clenched his fists in celebration.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Iowa State, a team that clipped KU 74-57 on Jan. 15 in Ames, will meet Kansas in an ESPN Big Monday contest at Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
2 Feb. 2025
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Just clip it on to secure the zipper or luggage cord; then, twist and unclasp it to open.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Stepping out for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel, The Substance actor was photographed in a black Schiaparelli halterneck dress, fastened with an ornate gold cuff at the neck that’s typical of the house codes.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2025
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Naturally, when the show returned, Goldberg had fastened the fake pregnant belly to her head.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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The team clinched their 40-22 victory over reigning champs the Kansas City Chiefs, who struggled to even put points on the board during the big game's first half.—
Alex Ross,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Erin Andrews brought a healthy dose of sparkle to the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans, La. Super Bowl LIX features 2024 champions, the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the Philadelphia Eagles after the two teams clinched the AFC Championship and NFC Championship, respectively, last January.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Toggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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