as in threw
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
flinging rocks into the pond just for the fun of it
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Recent Examples of flung
The Rooney Rule is simply there to make sure the door is cracked ajar if not flung open wide for minority candidates who might otherwise not be given a fair shake.
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Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The impact of the crash flung Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and 1-year-old Joaquim Ramos Pinto de Oliveira more than 100 feet from the bus stop.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a wrist shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see with four bodies in front of the crease.
—Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see through the screen.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
One of their biggest problems came from opponents’ crosses, which were flung incessantly into the box from either flank.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Attempt after attempt, I was battered by the waves, my body flung in all directions, water entering my ears, nose, mouth, and eyes.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Appearing on the runway during the Junya Watanabe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, Shayk flung off her wool coat to reveal a dramatic sculptural gown below.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The impact of the crash flung Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and 1-year-old Joaquim Ramos Pinto de Oliveira more than 100 feet from the bus stop.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a wrist shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see with four bodies in front of the crease.
—Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see through the screen.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
One of their biggest problems came from opponents’ crosses, which were flung incessantly into the box from either flank.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Attempt after attempt, I was battered by the waves, my body flung in all directions, water entering my ears, nose, mouth, and eyes.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Appearing on the runway during the Junya Watanabe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, Shayk flung off her wool coat to reveal a dramatic sculptural gown below.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flung
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Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ohtani threw a total of 67⅓ innings last year (including the postseason) in his return from a second elbow surgery.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2026
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The impact severed the cockpit, and hurled a flight attendant -- still secured to her seat -- far from the crash site, her daughter told a Canadian TV station.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Mar. 2026
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The impact severed the cockpit, and hurled a flight attendant — still secured to her seat — far from the crash site, her daughter told a Canadian TV station.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Freshman Jocelyn Monroe tossed a complete-game five-inning shutout, striking out 12, as the Grapevine Faith Lions rolled to a 10-0 run-rule triumph over the Fort Worth Southwest Christian Eagles in a TAPPS Division II District 1 contest Tuesday at Oak Grove Park.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander tossed six innings, allowing two runs on four hits while striking out nine and walking three.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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“Flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flung. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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