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

flung

[fluhng] / flʌŋ /
ADJECTIVE
thrown
Synonyms


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Stray bits of seaweed were flung to the side.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 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

With the grace of a bull in a china shop, Thiero flung himself toward the rim.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 5, 2026

The side door of the house flung open, and Ivan ran out.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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