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
For apps like Maps, toggle Precise Location off to prevent pinpoint tracking.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
The on-ear push button controls are intuitive to use, and there's even the option to customize the function of long presses (choose between ANC-transparency mode toggling, summoning voice assistants or volume control).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
In a world where people toggle between alcoholic and non-alc options, progress means making space for both — without stigma.
—Rebecca Styn, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
The on-ear push button controls are intuitive to use, and there's even the option to customize the function of long presses (choose between ANC-transparency mode toggling, summoning voice assistants or volume control).
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 19 June 2025
In a world where people toggle between alcoholic and non-alc options, progress means making space for both — without stigma.
—Rebecca Styn, Rolling Stone, 13 June 2025
But in the fleet, pacey manner of the editing, toggling between private and public moments with highlight-reel efficiency, the film is a stirring glimpse of top-down kindness as a winning leadership style.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toggle
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Given that the government generally does not do great things with its money, tying its spending priorities to debt service is probably a positive.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Joining him was David Lipsky, who made a clutch eagle on the par-5 17th to tie Grillo and Campbell at 18-under, but a costly bogey on 18 kept him out of the playoff.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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During most of the government’s presentation, though, Combs clasped his hands in his lap and looked forward, or down at the ground.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Appearing to bask in the vindication, Panahi clasped his hands behind his head and leaned back seated in sunglasses, savoring the moment while those around him stood in an ovation.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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But with so much uncertainty hanging over consumer brands and over consumer spending right now, Prime Day 2025 feels like the most unpredictable Prime Day ever.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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But what else do Angels fans have to hang onto these days?—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Jack Twist is Ennis’ foil in every way: loose where Ennis is clenched, hungry where Ennis is stoic.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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As detailed in the documentary, many passengers popped Imodium and clenched their cheeks, hoping to escape the ship without having to grab a bag, but four days is a long time.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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Well the bracket that is attached to the doorframe had the screws clipped short and then pushed back into the frame.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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An eastbound tractor-trailer then clipped the blade, Allman said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Others wore the scarves loosely, using a clip to fasten the tails.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
23 June 2025
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Between the 2 pounds of silicone rubber fastened to his head and a 30-pound bodysuit, the Irish actor was constantly overheating while playing his ambitious Gotham City gangster.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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Thursday clinched the Blue Jays’ third-ever four-game sweep of the Yankees and their first in Toronto.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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John Pyle/Getty Images Austin Prock clinched the victory of the Richmond Funny Car event in 2025 after an intense final against Jack Beckman.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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“Toggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toggle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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