as in to dump
to get rid of as useless or unwanted
he flung away the used matchstick flinging off dirty clothes
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fling (off or away)
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Nearby, medical waste had been dumped by the waters, and police had to rope the area off until it was cleaned up.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025 -
But Dayton, Ohio decided to dump the burden on the public school kids instead and prioritized school buses for the private schools.—
Bluesky Social,
Bluesky Social,
14 Aug. 2025
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Scenes were written and discarded as the story evolved organically, shaped by mood, what was available on the day.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lawmakers approved the request, but the committee that selects which studies should be completed discarded the proposal.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
4 Aug. 2025
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Cornell said 90% of the Kee’s training emphasized gun safety, teaching people how to respond calmly to law enforcement, what types of locks to buy to secure a gun and how to unload a jam safely, which can lead to an explosion if addressed incorrectly.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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But Golden State is in a unique position to acquire another piece for a playoff push or unload some of their favorable contracts for future assets.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
5 Aug. 2025
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The move reflects broader shifts in media, as more consumers ditch cable in favor of streaming.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have renewed their Netflix deal in a major boost for the couple after there were reports that the streamer was moving to ditch them.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The Panthers went 7-1 in district last season, losing only to league champion Argyle.—
Cody Thorn,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Aug. 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the clock ticked into the 88th minute, the champions were in danger of starting their title defence with a morale-sapping draw after throwing away a two-goal lead.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 Aug. 2025
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Washington is unsurprisingly mesmerizing, improvising small gestures and throwing away lines.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Fling (off or away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fling%20%28off%20or%20away%29. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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