slinging 1 of 2

present participle of sling

slinging

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of sling

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Dunn allegedly shouted at a group of federal officers before slinging the salami sandwich at one of them. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025 This was the official launch of the Maria’s Paella restaurant, after four years of slinging paella and empanadas at the weekly Midtown Farmers Market. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Parker brought a unique blend to the court, throwing down dunks and slinging 3-pointers with a versatility that was well-matched for the league’s shift toward the perimeter. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025 The suit worn by Tobey Maguire throughout his web-slinging adventures in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 is headed to the auction block this September. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2025 In his early days as a cook, Rouse was a staple at Grant Park Farmers Market, slinging breakfast built around each day’s market offerings. Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025 Alcaraz toyed with an unconventional wide position on serve, which opened up an even more extreme angle for him; Sinner began slinging those returns down-the-line. Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025 That’s because the Hi-Dive and Sputnik, two side-by-side businesses, have been booking many of the best local and national independent bands, and slinging some of the best food and drinks before and after shows, respectively, since the early 2000s. The Know, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025 Miroku Yokocho is among the most popular, and it's packed with snug izakayas and food stalls slinging sashimi, ramen, sake, and beer. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2025

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“Slinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slinging. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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