- present participle of toy.
toying
Example Sentences
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Over the course of his career, he has enjoyed toying with this stage persona, which he jokes is that of a “borderline psychopath.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
As an epidemiologist who knows far too much about infectious disease, I’m still toying with going on a cruise next year with my family.
From Slate ● May 16, 2026
At times, it feels like a victory lap, the most flattering possible portrait of a man who might be toying with the idea of going out while he’s still on top.
From Salon ● Apr. 19, 2026
Like a giddy toddler toying with a puppy - now you see the ball, now it's skipping into your net.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
One day, according to legend, Pythagoras was toying with a monochord, a box with a string on it.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
