Thesaurus results for FLUNG

flung

verb

Definition of flung

past tense of fling

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 Guests who think an occasional bottle of wine flung on the counter has rendered this custom obsolete should note that any sensible hostess will disagree. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Within five minutes, the curtain was flung back again and one of the medical students bolted out of the department in a panic. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026 Lois looked into the sky as Ernest flung the plastic table, wafers, cards, cola, and wine across the lawn. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Darnold, who threw 14 interceptions while appearing in every regular-season game last season, has flung eight picks in six games. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2026 Moments later, an unbothered Brown flung himself around the stadium, catering directly to his adoring, unwavering fans. — Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 25 Oct. 2026 The refs have also flung their hankies for 177 false starts, the biggest tally in nearly 20 years. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Last year in Arizona, a motorcyclist was fatally injured after hitting a Waymo and being flung into the road. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 When the ball hit the turf, Rocchio flung his helmet in the air and Cleveland's dugout emptied onto the field to celebrate. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flung

Verb

Less than a year later, Galileo threw itself into Jupiter's atmosphere.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026
The fan threw the ball aggressively at official Chelisa Painter and Doncic immediately pointed at the fan and appeared to say something to him.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of threw

Verb

In another confrontation with Ravana, Lakshmana intervenes to protect Vibhishana from a spear hurled by Ravana.

— Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
In another, guards beat a detainee and hurled sexist slurs while denying her access to the toilet and sanitary pads.

— Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of hurled

Verb

So, Doncic just tossed up the three-pointer from the three-point line on the Portland side of the court that banked in as time expired.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026
Turbulence tossed it up and down by 700 feet (200 meters), but the situation quickly escalated as the aircraft fell at breathtaking speed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of tossed

Verb

The final sprint to Tuesday's midterm elections has kicked up a flurry of headlines about attack ads slung by candidates and verbal jabs thrown by current and former occupants of the White House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Recall the custom Yasmina Atta dress that married a plunging latex bodice with a frothy tulle tutu, slung low on the hips and toughened up with studded belts.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026