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Definition of slungnext
past tense of sling
as in swung
to place on an elevated point without support from below sling a hammock between the trees

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verb (2)

past tense of sling
as in threw
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 slung
Verb
In the center is Jones with an electric guitar slung over his shoulder in a protective gesture, like some mothers carry babies on their hips. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 23 Oct. 2026 How decadent to have a vermouth on the rocks and sweet treats — affogato, flan, a silky strawberry panna cotta — under the half moon slung low in the sky. — Amanda Lee Koe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026 On September 13 the Materialists star was photographed leaving the 2026 US Open men’s singles championships with the cozy layering piece slung over her shoulder, revealing a romantic white silk camisole underneath. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2026 Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026 In subsequent images, Sweeney arched her back while laying on a basketball on the ground, slung a wooden baseball bat over one shoulder, and covered her body with a silver hockey stick. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026 Proportion play is also part of the equation, as Gap experiments with Mini sizes meant to be clutched in the palm of your hand or slung over your torso. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Embroidery, beading, leatherwork, and fur transform the familiar silhouette, while a new second strap allows it to be slung across the shoulder. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 That's when Ezeiruaku similarly grabbed McCoy's helmet, slung it off his head and similarly sent it flying. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for slung
  1. swung
  2. threw
  3. hung
  4. hurled
  5. dangled
  6. tossed
  7. strung
  8. flung
Verb
  • The pendulum has swung so far now that SpaceX seems increasingly disinterested in the US government for most contracts outside of data services, such as Starshield for military communications and observations.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Amelie’s swung open the doors on its original NoDa location in 2008.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of swung
Verb
  • Megill retired Richie Palacios on a grounder to second to end it, threw his arms in the air and was mobbed by teammates near the mound while Brewers fans celebrated in the stands.
    — Rob Maaddi, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Soliman lit two Molotov cocktails and threw them at demonstrators supporting Israeli hostages during the Run For Their Lives organization's regular gathering on Boulder's Pearl Street Mall, prosecutors said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of threw
Verb
  • The home’s character especially comes through in its artwork—namely the large-scale paintings hung throughout the living and dining spaces.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Littlejohn investigates, [Eugene Chantrelle] is convicted, and he is hanged for this murder.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of hung
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  • In another confrontation with Ravana, Lakshmana intervenes to protect Vibhishana from a spear hurled by Ravana.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • In another, guards beat a detainee and hurled sexist slurs while denying her access to the toilet and sanitary pads.
    — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurled
Verb
  • The bottom of the gown featured a semi-sheer black skirt that provided a stark contrast to the strings of head-to-toe crystal fringe that dangled from Kardashian’s shoulders to the hem of her floor-length skirt.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026
  • To neighboring countries, Europe dangled membership in and association with the EU.
    — Claas Mertens, Foreign Affairs, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of dangled
Verb
  • Butler said there seemed to be no warning before the man was tossed into nearby bushes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Cranes helped shift the carriages as police and soldiers helped pick through the wreckage strewn down the gravel slope where at least three train carriages were tossed by the impact.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of tossed
Verb
  • Look for the poles, the veteran balloon pilot explains to the two men along for the ride, because sometimes the thin lines strung between them all but disappear against the ground below.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Short said the tobacco strung at the fair — which was grown at the nearby Oxford Tobacco Research Station — will be sold to a contractor and likely go into cigarettes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of strung
Verb
  • Guests who think an occasional bottle of wine flung on the counter has rendered this custom obsolete should note that any sensible hostess will disagree.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Lois looked into the sky as Ernest flung the plastic table, wafers, cards, cola, and wine across the lawn.
    — Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of flung

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“Slung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slung. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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