Synonyms of slinging

slinging 1 of 2

verb (1)

present participle of sling

as in swinging

to place on an elevated point without support from below

sling a hammock between the trees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swinging
• hanging
• dangling
• suspending
• stringing
• mounting
• hooking
• pinning
• draping
• tacking
• projecting
• protruding
• jutting
• extending (out)
• depending
• balancing
• festooning
• sticking out
• overhanging
• cascading
• garlanding
• falling
• poising

slinging

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of sling

as in throwing

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm

slinging stones at the fence post

Synonyms & Similar Words

• throwing
• hurling
• tossing
• flinging
• firing
• launching
• chucking
• heaving
• lobbing
• casting
• bowling
• pelting
• hurtling
• pegging
• pitching
• catapulting
• darting
• dashing
• lofting
• flipping
• gunning
• rolling
• letting fly
• thrusting
• projecting
• propelling
• hooking
• shooting
• precipitating
• passing
• ejecting
• bucking
• impelling
• rifling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of slinging

Verb

To match the online-review enthusiasm for its pizza-slinging predecessor, Boran Coffee will need to execute at a high level. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2026

The Maestro star was previously spotted slinging sandwiches at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, where Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs ultimately lost to Cooper's beloved Philadelphia Eagles. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026

Brothers Jeff and Steve McDonald — from the band Redd Kross, and not playing brothers — are the bike-riding, long-haired, slang-slinging teens who join in to help the time travelers accomplish their mission. — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

Quinn Hanschen – Executive Assistant, Television, Lord Miller Hanschen got her start through the Disney College Program slinging Dole Whip at the Tiki Juice Bar for a summer. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 June 2026

But a $40/hr wage means adults crowding out teens and nary a school-age summer server slinging soda at SoFi. — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Plus, the locals love taco-slinging Cosmica for Cal-Mex brunch and colorful cocktails, plus World Cup watch parties on the spacious patio. — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026

From twisting a bright pink kerchief into a one-shoulder top to slinging another across her hips to create a slit up-to-there skirt, Li found pleasure in the trial-and-error process. — Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

Our friends at DawgNation recently pulled the stats on Sanford Stadium alcohol sales in 2025, the school’s second season of slinging suds and hard seltzer. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 June 2026