1
as in deviates
to change one's course or direction
thinking that we were being followed, we abruptly swung to the left at the next intersection swing right at James St.
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2
as in turns
to change the course or direction of (something)
at the sound of gunfire, the cavalry officer swung his horse around and galloped rapidly back to the fort
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3
as in handles
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a man who's able to swing two full-time jobs
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4
as in rotates
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
he swung the bat as hard as he could but he missed the ball don't let the wind swing that gate shut
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5
as in hangs
to place on an elevated point without support from below
beach towels swung up to dry on the lifeguard's high chair
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as in affords
to have enough money for
I don't think that we can swing that hefty a mortgage
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Recent Examples of swings
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With Venice the fall’s first awards season launchpad, eyes will be keenly trained on how the jury swings tonight.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Year to year, too, the season swings wildly, soaking the desert one summer and barely dampening it the next.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This makes the appendage more streamlined as the leg swings back forward, on its way to execute another stroke.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
The front of the CX swings up and forward, similar to tipping a fedora hat.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The front of the CX swings up and forward similar to tipping a fedora hat.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Photojournalist Jeff Gritchen gives it a whirl before Martin swings in to finish up the job.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Refocusing On Long-Term Results As the marketing pendulum inevitably swings from domination by spreadsheet-wielding geeks to marketing by creative brand-builders, companies will realize that they have been overly focused on short-term results.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
With Venice the fall’s first awards season launchpad, eyes will be keenly trained on how the jury swings tonight.
—Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Year to year, too, the season swings wildly, soaking the desert one summer and barely dampening it the next.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This makes the appendage more streamlined as the leg swings back forward, on its way to execute another stroke.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
The front of the CX swings up and forward, similar to tipping a fedora hat.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
The front of the CX swings up and forward similar to tipping a fedora hat.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Photojournalist Jeff Gritchen gives it a whirl before Martin swings in to finish up the job.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swings
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Even in states whose policy deviates from the CDC, each pharmacy can set its own boundaries on who can be vaccinated, and individual pharmacists may fear liability for vaccinating pregnant customers, Groves said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Uncut Gems star's ensemble deviates from his signature style, which typically includes oversize T-shirts, hoodies and shorts, as well as stylish sneakers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The decision turns less on predicting the next Fed meeting and more on projecting a company’s earning power far into the future.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Maria is a wonderfully textured character, at turns flinty and cold and vivacious and funny, and Maura is adept at embodying all sides to this woman.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The sensor handles up to 70Gs of acceleration and has a sensitivity of up to 30,000 dots per inch (DPI).—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even when a partner bank handles underwriting, platforms may still face liability for compliance failures.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The United States holds the G20’s presidency in 2026 — a position that rotates among the 19 countries and the European Union, which make up the group.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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In contrast, the team’s innovative solution rotates the printing platform, allowing powder to be deposited and fused continuously.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And then, inside the museum hangs a mobile by the most famous Calder of all, Alexander Calder, its white disks floating—at once ethereal and pronounced—against the sandy-colored stone columns of the Great Stair Hall.—
Chloe Schama,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the foyer hangs a custom handblown-glass chandelier that weighs 750 pounds and looks like an oddly somber string of balloons.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Just a 10-minute stroll from the city center, the elevation affords something akin to a retreat; Bolaño feels spirited away from the noisy streets, surrounded instead by humming cicadas and chirping birds.—
Keith Flanagan,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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If all three can't be attained in one venue, choose a venue that affords all three within reasonable walking distance.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Choose movements and weights appropriate for your fitness level.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The album’s emotional palette fluidly shifts between defiant bravado and glum recognition that the big dream was more than likely to crash and burn.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Longevity And Healthspan The conversation shifts to longevity, where Chopra sees tremendous opportunity.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Swings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swings. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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