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  • past tense form of fling.
  • past participle of fling.
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flung

[fluhng] / flʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thrown
Synonyms


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The successful launch of SpaceX’s IPO got the market excited that the window to go public was flung open.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Dozens of Khan supporters gathered near the private hospital, while others flung handfuls of red flower petals at passing cars.

From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026

This has left men like Wang, who are in their late 30s and who live in smaller cities or far- flung, rural areas, with few options.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

Jacob was flung to the other side of the road, experts testified at the civil trial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026

She flung it open, and there they were, Sam and Eddie.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis


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