Toyed example sentences

Related (7): played, teased, experimented, manipulated, poked, prodded, handled.

toy

verb

toyed (past tense) · toyed (past participle)

- move or handle (an object) absentmindedly or nervously:

- eat or drink in an unenthusiastic or restrained way.

- consider (an idea, movement, or proposal) casually or indecisively:

- treat (someone) without due seriousness, especially in a superficially amorous way:

Synonyms

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"Toyed" Example Sentences

1. She toyed with the idea of quitting her job.
2. He toyed with his food instead of eating it.
3. They toyed with the concept of expanding their business.
4. She toyed with the idea of going back to school.
5. He toyed with the remote, trying to find something to watch.
6. They toyed with the possibility of moving to a new city.
7. She toyed with the thought of starting her own business.
8. He toyed with the idea of asking her out on a date.
9. They toyed with different colors for the walls of their home.
10. She toyed with the idea of taking a year off to travel.
11. He toyed with the notion of becoming a professional athlete.
12. They toyed with the idea of adopting a child.
13. She toyed with the thought of becoming a vegetarian.
14. He toyed with the possibility of proposing to his girlfriend.
15. They toyed with the idea of remodeling their kitchen.
16. She toyed with the concept of writing a novel.
17. He toyed with the idea of buying a new car.
18. They toyed with the thought of starting a nonprofit organization.
19. She toyed with the possibility of joining a gym.
20. He toyed with the idea of becoming a teacher.
21. They toyed with the concept of incorporating more technology into their business.
22. She toyed with the idea of redecorating her bedroom.
23. He toyed with the possibility of changing careers.
24. They toyed with the thought of taking a trip to Europe.
25. She toyed with the idea of taking up a new hobby.
26. He toyed with the concept of starting his own podcast.
27. They toyed with the possibility of downsizing their home.
28. She toyed with the idea of volunteering at a local shelter.
29. He toyed with the thought of getting a new pet.
30. They toyed with the idea of investing in stocks.

Common Phases

1. Toyed with the idea of quitting my job;
2. He toyed with her emotions for months;
3. The cat toyed with the mouse before finally killing it;
4. The child toyed with his food instead of eating it;
5. She toyed with the idea of starting her own business.