Fling and Move

Fling

Fling verb - Move in an abrupt or headlong manner.

Usage example: He flung himself onto the sofa

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Move and fling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Move" instead the word "Fling" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Word: flinging

Move noun - An action planned or taken to achieve a desired result.

Usage example: retiring early was a smart move

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Fling and move are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fling" instead the word "Move" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: moving, moved, movement, mover, movable

physical	physical fling	physical move
big	big fling	big move
quick	quick fling	quick move
clever	clever fling	clever move
Other adjectives: secret, final, random, next, last.

character	fling character	move character
parts	fling parts	move parts
way	fling way	move way
speed	fling speed	move speed
Other words: earth, distance, car, ball, ship, hands, times, objects, weapons, ships.

Later, to make a guard move, you have to fling Spunky into a pool using a makeshift catapult.

Source: Mr. Muffykins
The Alien pounce attack also fits; It's nothing more than a single button move where you fling yourself through the air at a high velocity.

Source: Franchise / Alien vs. Predator
His super move was to fling every prop in the bag in a giant shotgun-blast of random objects.

Source: Guest Fighter

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