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as in sprees
a time or instance of carefree fun
most families spend Labor Day weekend having one last summer fling
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as in affaires
a brief romantic relationship
an ill-advised fling with a coworker
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as in throws
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 flings
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Jeremiah is miserable, has nowhere to live, and is trying to find meaning through meaningless flings.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Some were long-term and committed partnerships, others were in more casual relationships, and a few simply had occasional flings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Gen Z’s distaste for dating apps and casual flings does not fully encompass their philosophy around spending.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
From the early flings to her long-lasting connections, here’s a look back at Carrie Bradshaw’s dating history.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Lots of shows have car bombings and kidnappings, and at least a handful have women straining against the tension of their romantic lives and career ambitions while conducting their extramarital flings on the floor.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Jeremiah is miserable, has nowhere to live, and is trying to find meaning through meaningless flings.
—Olivia Petter, Vogue, 16 Sep. 2025
Some were long-term and committed partnerships, others were in more casual relationships, and a few simply had occasional flings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Gen Z’s distaste for dating apps and casual flings does not fully encompass their philosophy around spending.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
From the early flings to her long-lasting connections, here’s a look back at Carrie Bradshaw’s dating history.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
There also were nights at the Playboy mansion and flings with men while high.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flings
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This monster is the precursor to slasher villains like Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees, who lumber along on their killing sprees, though this blueprint is far more sympathetic.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The 23-year-old had spent the year of 2025 making a name for himself, with historic solos—and soloing sprees—from Alaska to Patagonia.—
Maya Silver,
Outside,
5 Oct. 2025
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Kicker Brandon Aubrey is 15 of 15 on the year, though, and has nailed all five of his tries from 50-plus yards.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Oct. 2025
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After several tries, rescuers managed to lure the kitten with food before using a leash pole to snare it around the neck and hoist it to safety.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Oscar-winning director throws viewers into a high-stakes race against time as a single, deadly missile hurtles toward Chicago.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Oct. 2025
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Mississippi State dominated large chunks of the game, piling up 445 total yards and building a 24-point lead midway through the fourth, but Texas ultimately answered with a mixture of short-area throws and timely defensive stops, led by Ryan Wingo’s explosive receiving day (184 receiving yards).—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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From lush historical tales to rom-com romps, there's something for everyone in our favorite summer 2025 romance novels.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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For those seeking out big adventures, zesty romps in nature that will test your mettle, look no further than Eleven’s hut-to-hut multi-day hiking journey.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The city said the suit followed months of attempts to obtain voluntary compliance in response to numerous public records requests for Blain’s messages on private email accounts, text messaging and other applications, which are all subject to disclosure if discussing city business.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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The offense marched down the field drive after drive following those first three failed attempts, taking advantage of short fields presented to them by punt returns and takeaways.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Taiwan, too, should keep enhancing its civil and military defenses while restraining its assertions of sovereignty in cross-strait affairs.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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The University of Florida muzzled infectious disease experts, said emeritus professor Doug Barrett, formerly the university’s chief of pediatrics and senior vice president for health affairs.—
Arthur Allen,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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Captives of a human trafficking ring, their fight for survival turns even more desperate when a violent storm hurls their container into the ocean.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The collision hurls Keevik toward me, nearly tossing me into the water.—
Chloe Berge,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These nation-wide country-goes-city celebrations of agricultural bounty, mechanical innovations and skilled handcrafts have been drawing crowds since the first fair was held in upstate New York in 1841.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Flings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flings. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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