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as in spree
a time or instance of carefree fun
most families spend Labor Day weekend having one last summer fling
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as in affaire
a brief romantic relationship
an ill-advised fling with a coworker
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as in to throw
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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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 fling
Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 17 June 2025
The insiders claimed the time the two have spent together is nothing more than a summer fling.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
The weekend practice featured highlight plays in the passing game for multiple playmakers as Bryce Young, who turned 24 on Friday, and Andy Dalton flung the ball all over the field.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2025
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Noun
De Gouw portrays Olivia, Kieran's former fling, who's currently dating Ash.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 17 June 2025
The insiders claimed the time the two have spent together is nothing more than a summer fling.
—Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
Verb
Still, Nix’s legs provided one of the few true game-speed highlights of the day, as the quarterback rolled to his right on one rep and flung a ball roughly 20 yards down the right sideline to a leaping Pat Bryant.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
The weekend practice featured highlight plays in the passing game for multiple playmakers as Bryce Young, who turned 24 on Friday, and Andy Dalton flung the ball all over the field.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fling
Noun
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O'Brien and Kolakowski, who are brothers-in-law, were visiting the Walmart to pick up supplies for a family vacation when the stabbing spree broke out.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Andrew Canepa, 33, died in a shooting spree Monday, July 28, at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, along with two others, Sparks police said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
30 July 2025
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It has been shut down with emphasis, as have attempts to take him away on loan.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Trump has become increasingly critical of Putin as the Russian leader has resisted Trump’s attempts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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On Saturday, most of the siblings attended the puppy ice cream party, along with their mom, enjoying a rousing romp together in the backyard where many had been fostered.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
3 Aug. 2025
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His reluctant hero, NYPD cop John McClane, thrilled and charmed audiences, turning John McTiernan's claustrophobic action romp into one of the year's highest-grossing films.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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There is medical help for both circadian rhythm disorder and depression, and the mother should be urged to give it a try, if not for her own sake, then for her daughter's.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Aug. 2025
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Oatmeal Raisin was passable as well, and the Psychedelic Cookies were worth a try too.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the United States, climate ambition is increasingly becoming a state-by-state affair.—
Phil De Luna,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But when reports appear in the paper implicating Lizzy in an affair, Nan is distraught and recruits her mom, Patricia St. George (Christina Hendricks) for help.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In Europe, this member of the family Alaudidae is called a shore lark, because it is found in wintertime along the seashores.—
Matt Kracht,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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That colossal production, which involved the construction of villages in which to film and the onscreen involvement of the host country’s armed forces, began as a lark and turned into an albatross.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
27 June 2025
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Cops responding to a 911 call around 4 p.m. found the victim with single stab wound to his chest outside a home on 119th Ave. near Sutphin Blvd.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Based on statements from the couple, the boyfriend was attacked with a knife, causing a stab wound to the head.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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The couple first sparked romance rumors when Megan posted an Instagram photo with Thompson in the background in early July.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Swift and Kelce famously started dating in the summer of 2023, and seemingly first confirmed their romance when Swift started popping up at his NFL games in September of that year.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Fling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fling. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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