1
as in to deviate
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 to turn
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 to manipulate
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 to rotate
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 to hang
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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2
as in movement
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Recent Examples of swing
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
For a bigger swing, consider a small play on PSG to score more than 2.5 goals in 90 minutes at 2-to-1 odds.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Once we get hit 3-2-1-zero, the unit swings and lets off steam upon observers below.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Verb
Bring potted hibiscus inside if the weather forecast calls for a significant temperature swing and chilly weather.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
For a bigger swing, consider a small play on PSG to score more than 2.5 goals in 90 minutes at 2-to-1 odds.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Noun
Brunello Cucinelli also swung lower after starting the session in the green.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 July 2025
Once we get hit 3-2-1-zero, the unit swings and lets off steam upon observers below.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swing
Verb
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Instead, the Olympian’s attention deviated to the officer’s appearance.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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That’s not dissimilar from what happened in the TikTok case, where the justices — including the liberals — deviated from free-speech norms because they were panicked by concerns about China.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Then, as the century turned, the boys were pushed aside by rough young men.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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But the show has also increasingly thrived on the odd-couple chemistry between co-creator Downs, who plays Hollywood’s gentlest manager, and breakout star Stalter as his assistant turned partner.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Even a congressional candidate has alleged that humans manipulated the weather behind the Fourth of July weekend floods in Texas, which left at least 120 people dead and more than 170 still missing.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
12 July 2025
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Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code or access other parts of your system by manipulating memory.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In addition to the usual fitness center, there are yoga and meditation rooms, and complimentary stretching, yoga, and meditation classes are held on a rotating schedule throughout the week.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Sal Frelick hammered a hanging curveball for a leadoff double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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But what else do Angels fans have to hang onto these days?—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In a world where every business unit is under pressure to do more with less, talent and learning development (L&D) teams can no longer afford to operate like back-office cost centers.—
Ryan Austin,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Nearly half of all families with young children can’t afford enough diapers to keep their babies clean, dry and healthy.—
Amy Kadens,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Hardiman wants young people to have a better understanding of how violence affects the community and become leaders in this peace movement.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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So now Trump wants to meddle in the domestic affairs in Brazil, all in service to protecting one of his contemporaries in the global far right movement.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 July 2025
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The recent fight at San Diego City Hall over how many middle managers the city employs could signal the start of a shift away from such jobs in the future, after years of their ranks quickly growing.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But meteorologists expect a shift in the forecast as monsoon moisture begins to move in, which could help firefighters extinguish the flames.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
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“Swing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swing. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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