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

He spent days driving his truck around towns, collecting dead cattle flung into people's homes and lining the roads.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

Leaning across the center console, he flung open the passenger door.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 3, 2026

Jeremy screamed and flung himself across the bed, causing the dragon to flutter into the air.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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