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

flung

[fluhng] / flʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thrown
Synonyms


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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

In it, a black SUV is pointed toward a white van, its door flung open.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Princeton’s players flung their sticks and gloves into the air.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

The wind flung the shout back in my face.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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