Apt rhyme for "fling" (5)

I believe the answer is:

sling

(Other definitions for sling that I've seen before include "Sweetened drink with spirit base" , "Stone-throwing weapon" , "harness for broken arm" , "Arm support; hurl" , "Old weapon or supporting strap" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and The New York Times.

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