as in swinging
to place on an elevated point without support from below
sling a hammock between the trees
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as in throwing
to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm
slinging stones at the fence post
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Recent Examples of slinging
Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
At its height in 2017, there were 150 Farm Bank deli counters slinging cheese that supposedly came from the company’s farms.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Justin Herbert is slinging the pill and Los Angeles’ ground attack has stabilized with second-year back Kimani Vidal, who has two 100-plus-yard games in his last three.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The film picks up after No Way Home ended on a massive reset for the titular web-slinging Peter Parker (Holland), as he was erased from everyone's minds, including that of his friends and loved ones.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
As Variety exclusively reported in February, Dominic Fike will return as the drug-using, guitar-slinging Elliot.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Kyle Orton was the starting quarterback that day, slinging passes to Greg Olsen and Brandon Lloyd in an overtime game that ended with Robbie Gould’s 35-yard field goal.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, slinging the ball around to a bunch of no-names, Mayfield willed the Bucs to a 30-19 win over the 49ers, throwing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Herbert was scrambling again, evading defensive end Zach Allen and slinging it right-handed from the 25-yard line while running to his left, just before linebacker Nik Bonitto drove him to the ground.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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Saturday’s block party-style Main Event takes over downtown Highlands with chefs slinging snacks and musicians taking the stage before festivalgoers head to Flat Mountain Farm for an evening of dancing, signature cocktails, and light bites.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
At its height in 2017, there were 150 Farm Bank deli counters slinging cheese that supposedly came from the company’s farms.
—Moisés Naím, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025
Justin Herbert is slinging the pill and Los Angeles’ ground attack has stabilized with second-year back Kimani Vidal, who has two 100-plus-yard games in his last three.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
The film picks up after No Way Home ended on a massive reset for the titular web-slinging Peter Parker (Holland), as he was erased from everyone's minds, including that of his friends and loved ones.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Oct. 2025
As Variety exclusively reported in February, Dominic Fike will return as the drug-using, guitar-slinging Elliot.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Kyle Orton was the starting quarterback that day, slinging passes to Greg Olsen and Brandon Lloyd in an overtime game that ended with Robbie Gould’s 35-yard field goal.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, slinging the ball around to a bunch of no-names, Mayfield willed the Bucs to a 30-19 win over the 49ers, throwing for 256 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
Herbert was scrambling again, evading defensive end Zach Allen and slinging it right-handed from the 25-yard line while running to his left, just before linebacker Nik Bonitto drove him to the ground.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
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“Slinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slinging. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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