swing by
phrasal verb
swung by; swinging by; swings by
US, informal
: to make a brief visit
I'll swing by after work to drop off the paperwork.
Examples of swing by in a Sentence
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In an Instagram clip posted by the MTA, Cardi swings by the agency’s offices to recite the snappy PSAs into a microphone.
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
The Mets took a huge swing by adding Soto.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
With service underway, Denise swings by the kitchen to check on dessert, which looks incredible.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
During that visit, Alix filmed a funny TikTok with her mom and grandma at the Harbor House, danced like nobody was watching — or filming — at RWB Milwaukee, swung by the Milwaukee Public Market and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Edgar Renteria, who won World Series MVP honors for his home run in the Giants’ clinching, Game 5 victory, was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame on Saturday and swung by the visiting clubhouse to say hello to current hitting coach Pat Burrell.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Later on, Polk swung by his home to sell him $80-$100 worth of crack, the affidavit alleges.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Acclaimed chef, author, and host Samin Nosrat, who penned the New York Times best-seller Salt Fat Acid Heat, also swings by to cook a perfect roast chicken.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
The Mets took a huge swing by adding Soto.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
With service underway, Denise swings by the kitchen to check on dessert, which looks incredible.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
During that visit, Alix filmed a funny TikTok with her mom and grandma at the Harbor House, danced like nobody was watching — or filming — at RWB Milwaukee, swung by the Milwaukee Public Market and more.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Edgar Renteria, who won World Series MVP honors for his home run in the Giants’ clinching, Game 5 victory, was inducted into the Cardinals Hall of Fame on Saturday and swung by the visiting clubhouse to say hello to current hitting coach Pat Burrell.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Before or after your hike, swing by the gift shop and artisan center to pick up a few souvenirs to remember your trip to this pocket of Virginia.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
Later on, Polk swung by his home to sell him $80-$100 worth of crack, the affidavit alleges.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Acclaimed chef, author, and host Samin Nosrat, who penned the New York Times best-seller Salt Fat Acid Heat, also swings by to cook a perfect roast chicken.
—EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Swing by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swing%20by. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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