juggled; juggling
ˈjə-g(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to perform the tricks of a juggler
2
: to engage in manipulation especially in order to achieve a desired end
1
: to handle or deal with usually several things (such as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements
juggle the responsibilities of family life and full-time job—
Jane S. Gould
Jane S. Gould2
a
: to practice deceit or trickery on : beguile
b
: to manipulate or rearrange especially in order to achieve a desired end
juggle an account to hide a loss
3
a
: to toss in the manner of a juggler
b
: to hold or balance precariously
: an act or instance of juggling:
a
: a trick of magic
b
: a show of manual dexterity
c
: an act of manipulation especially to achieve a desired end
Synonyms
Examples of juggle in a Sentence
Verb
He is learning to juggle.
He juggled four balls at once.
She somehow manages to juggle a dozen tasks at once.
It can be hard to juggle family responsibilities and the demands of a full-time job.
I'll have to juggle my schedule a bit to get this all to work out.
Noun
a temporary suspension of the gas tax was just a crowd-pleasing juggle that was not a long-term solution to the energy problem
Recent Examples on the WebJon Marcus, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia juggle parenthood with a royal workload and are invested in The Prince Couple's Foundation.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
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Verb
For parents struggling to juggle courses, study time and raising a child, the conflicting demands can seem overwhelming.
—Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 Apr. 2024
Prince Carl Philip and Princess Sofia juggle parenthood with a royal workload and are invested in The Prince Couple's Foundation.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for juggle
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“Juggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juggle. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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