Synonyms of flung

flung

verb

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• threw
• hurled
• tossed
• slung
• fired
• launched
• heaved
• catapulted
• cast
• lobbed
• hurtled
• pegged
• dashed
• chucked
• darted
• pitched
• pelted
• lofted
• bowled
• let fly
• flipped
• rolled
• gunned
• propelled
• thrust
• ejected
• passed
• precipitated
• hooked
• projected
• impelled
• shot
• rifled
• bucked

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flung

Jontay grabbed a rebound and flung the ball seventy-five feet to his younger brother Jevon, a perfect pass that ended in a dunk. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026

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