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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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Raiola flung a 29-yard touchdown pass while dodging a pass rush.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026

I heard Anna May call my name, but I flung back my arm to dismiss her.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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