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 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 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 Bobby McMann swung around the Oilers’ net and flung a cross-crease pass to a waiting Jordan Eberle at the opposite post, but Levi’s glove was waiting, stopping the puck on the goal line. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 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 Some flight attendants were also reportedly flung into the air, while one flight attendant was injured during the event. — Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flung

Verb

Megill retired Richie Palacios on a grounder to second to end it, threw his arms in the air and was mobbed by teammates near the mound while Brewers fans celebrated in the stands.

— Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Soliman lit two Molotov cocktails and threw them at demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages during the Run For Their Lives organization's regular gathering on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, prosecutors said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 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

Butler said there seemed to be no warning before the man was tossed into nearby bushes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Cranes helped shift the carriages as police and soldiers helped pick through the wreckage strewn down the gravel slope where at least three train carriages were tossed by the impact.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of tossed

Verb

In the center is Jones with an electric guitar slung over his shoulder in a protective gesture, like some mothers carry babies on their hips.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026
How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky.

— Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026