fling
verb (used with object)
to throw, cast, or hurl with force or violence.
flinging
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present participleof fling.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Federal prosecutors in 2023 brought the largest “diesel tampering” case in history, flinging around felonies and landing $1.8 million in fines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
When facing questions from the committee, the tired-looking Patel did a much poorer job than Bondi of flinging insults at senators.
From Salon ● Sep. 18, 2026
Band leader Jurin shouts "Hesono", and the other members reply with a loud shout of "Oh", flinging their arms towards the sky.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
His top highlight came on an offensive rebound he snagged while falling out of bounds and saved by flinging a pass to Perry for a three-pointer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026
She couldn’t see Papa, but Mama was feverishly digging, flinging big bags around like she was a strongman.
From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata
