I'm putting my ass in a sling for you.
Source: tatoeba (282415)
Sling
/ˈslɪŋ/
Synonyms for "sling" (155 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (31)
Strong matches (47)
Related words (77)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ace bandage, adhesive tape, application, arbalest, arm immobilizer.
- Sentence evidence is available for sling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "sling".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "sling"
Keep "sling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "sling" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "sling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "sling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
More specific
14 entriesarm slingcalumnycasting missileschain slinghurling rockspouchrigging slinground slingsatchelshoulder bagshoulder slingsmearthrowing stonesvilification
Collocations
11 entriesarm slinglifting slingload slingsling a bagsling a stonesling loadsling mudsling over shouldersling strapslingshotstone sling
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
37 translations across 16 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- мятам verb (to throw)
Chinese Mandarin
1 entries- 投掷 verb (to throw)
Danish
1 entries- slynge verb (to throw)
Dutch
3 entries- ophangen verb (to throw)
- slingeren verb (to throw)
- werpen verb (to throw)
Finnish
1 entries- lingota verb (to throw)
French
1 entries- lancer verb (to throw)
Galician
4 entries- afondear verb (to throw)
- arrebolar verb (to throw)
- chimpar verb (to throw)
- fondexar verb (to throw)
German
2 entries- schleudern verb (to throw)
- schmeißen verb (to throw)
Italian
4 entries- buttare verb (to throw)
- gettare verb (to throw)
- lanciare verb (to throw)
- scagliare verb (to throw)
Norwegian
1 entries- slynge verb (to throw)
Polish
4 entries- ciskać verb (to throw)
- cisnąć verb (to throw)
- rzucać verb (to throw)
- rzucić verb (to throw)
Portuguese
4 entries- arremessar verb (to throw)
- arrojar verb (to throw)
- atirar verb (to throw)
- jogar verb (to throw)
Romanian
1 entries- a trage cu praștia verb (to throw)
Russian
2 entries- броса́ть verb (to throw)
- швыря́ть verb (to throw)
Spanish
3 entries- arrojar verb (to throw)
- lanzar verb (to throw)
- tirar verb (to throw)
Swedish
1 entries- slunga verb (to throw)
Sample sentences
17 total sentences available.
A sling psychrometer is used to measure relative humidity.
Source: tatoeba (1502318)
Tom's arm is in a sling.
Source: tatoeba (3089526)
Tom's left arm is in a sling.
Source: tatoeba (3723932)
Showing 4 of 17 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "sling"?
Closest matches include ace bandage, adhesive tape, application, arbalest, arm immobilizer.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "sling"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.