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
Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
One of their biggest problems came from opponents’ crosses, which were flung incessantly into the box from either flank.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The researchers said all the boulders and other debris flung off Dimorphos in the crash provided as much push to Dimorphos as the spacecraft itself — a doubling of momentum.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Attempt after attempt, I was battered by the waves, my body flung in all directions, water entering my ears, nose, mouth, and eyes.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Appearing on the runway during the Junya Watanabe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, Shayk flung off her wool coat to reveal a dramatic sculptural gown below.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
After the shootout, another video captured the man’s car wedged in a ditch with its driver’s side door and trunk flung open.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
As the final seconds ticked off the clock Friday night at Ellis Davis Field House, Cedar Hill’s Lyntoria Daniel flung the basketball high in the air and was mobbed by her teammates.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
There are no sharp elbows flung at his political opponents.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
One of their biggest problems came from opponents’ crosses, which were flung incessantly into the box from either flank.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The researchers said all the boulders and other debris flung off Dimorphos in the crash provided as much push to Dimorphos as the spacecraft itself — a doubling of momentum.
—Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Attempt after attempt, I was battered by the waves, my body flung in all directions, water entering my ears, nose, mouth, and eyes.
—Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026
Appearing on the runway during the Junya Watanabe Womenswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 7, Shayk flung off her wool coat to reveal a dramatic sculptural gown below.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
After the shootout, another video captured the man’s car wedged in a ditch with its driver’s side door and trunk flung open.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
As the final seconds ticked off the clock Friday night at Ellis Davis Field House, Cedar Hill’s Lyntoria Daniel flung the basketball high in the air and was mobbed by her teammates.
—Greg Riddle, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
There are no sharp elbows flung at his political opponents.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flung
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Pinch-hitter Logan Wade followed with a game-ending popout to Moon, and the first baseman threw his glove high in celebration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The same man who threw the IED lit a second device, dropped it on the street and ran, New York City’s police commissioner said.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
9 Mar. 2026
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In a Premier League season where set-piece goals are regularly deciding games, the Italy Under-21 international has played a huge part in the renaissance with his long throw-ins, which have been hurled up to 45 yards.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gust tore the vertical fin from the tail and hurled it into the left horizontal stabilizer, which broke off in turn.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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But Gafford is benefiting from recent alley-oop connections with Cooper Flagg, Khris Middleton and Brandon Williams, who tossed a perfect lob over two Hawks defenders Sunday.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The front turnlock helps secure the bag, even when tossed aside to hit the dance floor.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2026
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He's got a shotgun slung across the back of his bike jersey.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Blazy pulled waistlines dramatically low — belts slung to mid-thigh, pleated skirts starting where blazers ended.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flung. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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