slinging 1 of 2

present participle of sling

slinging

2 of 2

verb (2)

present participle of sling

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of slinging
Verb
Label project coordinator Frances Farlee recently attended a show slinging artisanal cocktails. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor and a pack of rogue dinosaurs won’t be able to catch the web-slinging Spider-Man at the top of box office charts. Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026 Elmes and Connelly started slinging their classic burgers out of a food truck in 2018, the restaurant’s website says. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Taking a break from slinging hamburgers during the weekend lunch rush, Darlene Dumond acknowledged that Allagash remains divided on Jackson. ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 The Inn at Speculator is an institution in town, slinging a wide range of dinner items. Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 The long-running tradition, which includes barbecue, raffles and games, invites members of the public to hear from a lineup of political speakers slinging zingers at each other. Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 The breathtaking shots of the hero web-slinging and sprinting through New York City felt like my own attempts at being everywhere at once. Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026 The industry has borrowed the tactics of touring artists and fashion drops, promoting limited premium-format screenings and slinging special-edition popcorn buckets. Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slinging
Verb
  • To make room for seasonal culinary delights, Casey loves hanging floral arrangements above the dining space.
    Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Straight back, the ballroom is a work of art, with detailed ceilings hanging over the grand space, which can easily accommodate more than two dozen guests for formal dinners.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • As the chase ensued, police said the suspect began throwing various items out the window.
    Briauna Brown, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Tension seemed to boil over for Jackson, as he was suspended for a period or two of practice after throwing a punch in a scuffle with Giants defenders.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Twisted lighting tracks and dangling electric cables pierce the blue summer sky.
    Kim Córdova, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Even Google’s dangling some preorder promos in front of its fans.
    Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The storm was still hurling in a few bands of rain to Kauai early Monday, but its worst conditions are now over with, giving residents and officials space to deal with its aftermath.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan released the child, after which he was handcuffed and is accused of hurling insults at the responding police officer, according to the police report.
    Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Attacks every inch of the field Operating in an up-tempo version of the Air Raid, Mestemaker is a tall, fluid passer who isn’t shy tossing it all over the yard.
    Dane Brugler, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • That skirmish ended with multiple Saints players pushing Ezeiruaku to the ground and Saints offensive lineman Erik McCoy tossing Ezeiruaku’s helmet to the other side of the field.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The image of Jesse flinging his glove into the air and falling to his knees in celebration will live forever in the minds of Mets fans.
    New York Daily News, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
  • That’s when the animal hit McDaniel with its head, flinging him into the air.
    Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

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“Slinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slinging. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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