Thesaurus results for SLINGS

slings 1 of 2

verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of sling

as in swings

to place on an elevated point without support from below sling a hammock between the trees

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of sling

as in throws

to send through the air especially with a quick forward motion of the arm slinging stones at the fence post

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Recent Examples of slings

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As Fears points and explains, Izzo slings his arm around his shoulder. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 19 Mar. 2026 In the legitimate British pub downstairs, the team slings out pint after pint of perfectly creamy Guinness, the most on-trend bar order in London right now. — Sarah Allard, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026 Highlights include the Sirocco Tower (the world’s tallest free-fall ride), Spitfire (a triple-launch coaster that slings you into loops), Iron Rattler (a hybrid coaster with a unique tilt feature), and Gyrospin (the world’s tallest pendulum ride). — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2025 Alexander-Walker, meanwhile, is a useful secondary creator who readily slings cross-court passes with his left hand but struggles with shoot-pass decisions in a more prominent role. — John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for slings

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As the weight swings forward, thrust your hips forward and stand up.

— Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
Now, everyone just swings for the fences and all too often winds up striking out.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of swings

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The Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber provides exceptional grip, though throws-up plenty of road noise.

— Howard Walker, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026
Welcome to a Thursday Nightcaps — the one where LPGA star Charley Hull throws her bikini in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit ring for the first time.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of throws

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The looming fear of job loss hangs over an entire generation.

— Scott Levenson, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026
At a time of high infant mortality and short lifespans, the specter of early death hangs over them as friends and family members die with great and sudden frequency.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of hangs

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Chrysalis hooks its clients up with social services and teaches them how to write a resume, navigate online job listings and handle an interview.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Right before guests arrive, attach fishing line to the wire cage and hang the fall flower arrangement using cup hooks indoors or on nearby branches outside.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of hooks

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Surveillance footage of the incident shared by Palermo Today shows a number of passengers throwing punches, before one guest flings a chair at another.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Its highly specialized strategy likely evolved to take advantage of the ant’s natural aggression and then overcome its defenses; the slingshot mechanism flings the ant from the foraging trail, reducing the risk that the spider will be swarmed by other workers, the researchers hypothesized.

— Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 23 June 2026

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