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
Such a holistic view of the moon can reveal more about its history, especially how space rocks that have slammed into the moon to create craters have exposed the interior and flung lunar rocks across its surface.
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Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Rooney Rule is simply there to make sure the door is cracked ajar if not flung open wide for minority candidates who might otherwise not be given a fair shake.
—Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The impact of the crash flung Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and 1-year-old Joaquim Ramos Pinto de Oliveira more than 100 feet from the bus stop.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a wrist shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see with four bodies in front of the crease.
—Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see through the screen.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.
—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
Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
In a warm-weather Cactus League game late in February, the sleeker, stronger Waldron flung the fastest knuckleball many Padres had seen.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The Rooney Rule is simply there to make sure the door is cracked ajar if not flung open wide for minority candidates who might otherwise not be given a fair shake.
—Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
The impact of the crash flung Diego Cardoso de Oliveira and 1-year-old Joaquim Ramos Pinto de Oliveira more than 100 feet from the bus stop.
—Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a wrist shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see with four bodies in front of the crease.
—Daily News, 17 Mar. 2026
Doughty flung a shot from the left wall that Shesterkin could not see through the screen.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Nearly every cinematic space voyage, however far flung, brushes up against familiar terrain.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flung
Verb
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India then threw to first and got Hoskins in time.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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O’Leary, who also threw 1 2/3 scoreless innings in relief, is feeling locked in on the mound and certainly at the plate.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The moment was scripted — a wrestler hurled the trayful of cups — but the aftermath wasn’t, Costa says.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Duprey was speeding down the sidewalk, about to crash into a group of officers, when Duran, in an attempt to stop Duprey, lifted the cooler loaded with ice and drinks and, using both hands, hurled it at the suspect.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The judge tossed conspiracy, attempted murder and risking a catastrophe counts.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The management also tossed pictures of his kids.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Cami secured her walking archive with a sturdy brass clasp and slung the bag over her shoulder.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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The rear of the speaker is smartly curved to better hug your body when it is slung over your shoulder, too.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Flung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flung. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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