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  • past participle of fling.
  • past tense form 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

"Hearts just look as if it's just a new squad flung in together, with the manager too, trying to find their way," Stevenson said.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Rushing flung his whole body into the tag, but Carrigg was called safe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

She flung it back into the pond as the other serpents fled back toward the deep.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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