How to Use sling in a Sentence

sling

1 of 2 verb

• Medvedev pulled Djokovic wide, then slung the ball down the line.
  — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2023
• Moss was struck by how tiny the space was, and the tightness of the straps slung over the gurney.
  — Emma Goldberg Desiree Rios, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2024
• And ever a fan of the pop of red, Lawrence slung her red knit sweater over her arm.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2024
• Moreno slung the belt over his shoulder as both balled up fists.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2023
• It can be slung over doors, placed in the middle of a room, or even hung from the ceiling.
  — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2023
• Nolan Hartl found the net first for the Rangers, followed by Salmon, who slung the ball from far center field to cut the deficit to one.
  — Jenna Malinowski, Detroit Free Press, 10 June 2023
• Amazon is slinging out deals left and right for Prime Day 2023.
  — Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 11 July 2023
• Fontenot came up from behind and slung an arm over his shoulders.
  — Yiren Lu, New York Times, 31 May 2023
• Chigurh pulled in behind him and shut off the engine and slung the tank across his shoulder and stepped out.
  — Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2023
• The students listen to him and applaud; they are used to men who speak in such ways with guns slung over their shoulders.
  — Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2023
• On the sidelines of a game against Moody, Propst slung his headset at a player — his own son — breaking the equipment.
  — Kyle Whitmire | [e-mail], al, 29 Aug. 2023
• On weekends, the family would get a spot at the Truck Yard in The Colony and work long days slinging tacos from the crowded, hot belly of the truck.
  — Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 24 May 2023
• For the most part, people walk off the slopes with their skis slung over their shoulders and head straight to après; there's no need to change clothes or freshen up.
  — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2023
• Bags were also replete with foxtails, and slung across the body or under the shoulder.
  — Kevin Leblanc, ELLE, 21 Feb. 2023
• The couple was seen laughing and smiling, with Davis' arm slung over Benson's leg.
  — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 5 May 2023
• Opposite the stage is a large lounge area with fireplaces and reading nooks, with a bar slinging cocktails for the adults and slushies for the kids.
  — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2024
• Others appear to have bolder ideas, like the man who was spotted in the Loch Ness gift shop, a wooden sword slung over his back.
  — Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 27 Aug. 2023
• Some of the men had guns slung across their backs and sped around the city in tan-colored pickup trucks, often moving in pairs or larger groups.
  — Barbara Debout, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2023
• My one-year-old sat in her high chair, squishing banana between her fingers and slinging wet chunks to the ground.
  — Carola Lovering, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2024
• People had fleece blankets slung over their heads, travel pillows and puffer jackets to stave off the light chill.
  — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2023
• Throughout all of this shapeshifting, Holmes’s APC handbag remains a constant, slung over the shoulder like a bit of cloth on a trusty bindle stick.
  — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Aug. 2023
• She was photographed with her husband, Dax Shepard, wearing a cozy fall look with a black leather purse slung across her body over a long camel coat.
  — Tanisha Pina, Peoplemag, 10 Nov. 2023
• With her blonde hair blowing in the wind and a stack of shopping bags slung over her shoulder, Silverstone’s 2023 version is so spot on.
  — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Oct. 2023
• The lightweight Kavu Rope Sling Bag is designed to be comfortably slung over one shoulder or worn as a crossbody.
  — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2023
• The singer sported an all-black ensemble with some silver sparkle — a red-and-white jacket was slung over her shoulder.
  — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2024
• Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.
  — Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
• Miroku Yokocho is among the most popular, packed with snug izakayas and food stalls slinging sashimi, ramen, sake, and beer.
  — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
• The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.
  — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
• Wet laundry is slung over pipelines to dry; the kpokpo (tapioca) cassava is dried in front of the gas flare.
  — Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
• As Fears points and explains, Izzo slings his arm around his shoulder.
  — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026

sling

2 of 2 noun

• The dad-of-two even posed for photos in the brand's new sport sling.
  — Candace McDuffie, Peoplemag, 9 Feb. 2023
• The video shows Volkov with his arm bandaged and in a sling.
  — USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2024
• The baby slept in a sling wrapped around the doula’s torso.
  — Thuc Nhi Nguyen staff Writer follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2023
• Using the parchment paper as a sling, lift the cake out of the pan.
  — Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 2 May 2023
• The Last of Us star walked the red carpet at the 2024 Golden Globes — with his arm in a black sling.
  — Devan Coggan, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2024
• Volkov appeared on the broadcast with his arm in a sling.
  — Robyn Dixon, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2024
• Tre’mon Morris-Brash, who was spotted at the game with his left arm in a sling.
  — Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2023
• Fold the foil in half and line the basket from the bottom of the basket up to the sides to resemble a makeshift sling.
  — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2023
• The sling is made of pre-shrunk durable canvas and the Venice blue version is inspired by the blue sky and ocean of Venice Beach.
  — Lisa Boonestaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2022
• Thomas returned to the Sun’s bench for the last few minutes of the game, still in her uniform but wearing a sling.
  — Alexa Philippou, courant.com, 23 Sep. 2020
• These options all come with sturdy and stylish straps that are long enough to wear like a purse or a sling.
  — Rudie Obias, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Sep. 2023
• But last week, Ewers was seen without a sling on his arm in pregame warmups.
  — Dallas News, 22 Sep. 2022
• Caregivers position the sling on one shoulder and place the baby in the pouch.
  — Maya Polton Updated, Parents, 11 July 2023
• Caleb with a sling to the right sideline, always within inches of a pick six.
  — Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2023
• Starting strong safety Kam Curl missed practice and had his right arm in a cast and a sling.
  — Stephen Whyno, ajc, 31 Aug. 2022
• The compromise of my grades, because of this, would cause a huge scandal and, frankly, my butt would be in a sling.
  — Charles Tiefer, Forbes, 7 May 2023
• This award season, Pascal has worn a sling as part of his red carpet looks.
  — Carolyn Burt, Orange County Register, 16 Jan. 2024
• Expect to pay $40 to $80 for high-end wraps and slings and mid-range structured carriers.
  — Bre Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2023
• Attach the other end of the adjustable sling to a silicon lash point on the bottom of the bag that can handle up to 33 pounds.
  — Kari Bodnarchuk, BostonGlobe.com, 31 May 2023
• His shoulder was still hurting and in a makeshift sling, his hands were sliced up, and his foot resembled a war zone.
  — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023
• Save on carry-on and checked luggage from the brand, as well as travel essentials like the Metro sling.
  — Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2023
• Your favorite anti-L.A. barb may not be here, for there are hundreds of these slings and slaggings.
  — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2023
• Speed of our agreements, speed of our delivery to strengthen our sling.
  — NBC News, 19 Feb. 2023
• There are so many more backpacks, crossbody bags, phone slings, and more to stay hands-free for any occasion.
  — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2023
• Powell once showed up to practice with his right arm in a cast and a sling.
  — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
• Winter weather alerts remain in place in Minnesota Thursday as a strong storm slings ice and snow across the state.
  — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
• In some of the cases, witnesses saw the women talking to a man who was wearing an arm sling.
  — ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
• On-the-go options include sling bags and crossbody bags.
  — Mike Snider, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
• Les and Lindy can push each other's buttons and wind each other with barbs that only the closest couples have the power to sling.
  — Sarah Rodman, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
• The find joins a group of 69 lead sling bullets uncovered at Hippos in 26 years.
  — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 21 Mar. 2026