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

The Walsh family’s been slinging hot dogs across the Valley since 1946, with sisters Morgan and Kelly Walsh serving as third-generation stewards. — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026

However, in the four years since Show Me the Body’s last album, the banjo-slinging frontman’s perspective has changed dramatically. — Eli Enis, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

In the wake of the original trilogy, Raimi and Campbell became horror movie luminaries and Campbell’s chainsaw-wielding and boomstick slinging Ash Williams transformed into an antihero icon. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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

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

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