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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When Francis performs at an open-mic poetry event, Lee swings by just in time for his daughter’s go.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
In Wilton, swing by the Hitchin’ Post for classic bar burgers and local brews.
—Erin Gifford, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
Pop in and out of local galleries, boutiques, and cafes—or maybe time your stroll for happy hour and swing by Arcadian Gallery & Wine Bar for a pre-dinner beverage.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The Orionids, which occur annually during the fall season, are bits of dust and debris left behind by Halley’s Comet — yes, the same famous comet that only swings by Earth every 76 years.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack For authentic Cambodian cuisine, swing by Phnom Penh Noodle Shack.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
In Game 1, the Cubs hit three solo home runs, and all of their runs came from one swing by Seiya Suzuki in Game 2.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Check out other gaming options in our best PC games roundup, and swing by our 2025 video game calendar to see what other titles are coming down the pipe later this year.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
No time to swing by your hotel for a refresh?
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
In Wilton, swing by the Hitchin’ Post for classic bar burgers and local brews.
—Erin Gifford, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
Pop in and out of local galleries, boutiques, and cafes—or maybe time your stroll for happy hour and swing by Arcadian Gallery & Wine Bar for a pre-dinner beverage.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The Orionids, which occur annually during the fall season, are bits of dust and debris left behind by Halley’s Comet — yes, the same famous comet that only swings by Earth every 76 years.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Phnom Penh Noodle Shack For authentic Cambodian cuisine, swing by Phnom Penh Noodle Shack.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
In Game 1, the Cubs hit three solo home runs, and all of their runs came from one swing by Seiya Suzuki in Game 2.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
Check out other gaming options in our best PC games roundup, and swing by our 2025 video game calendar to see what other titles are coming down the pipe later this year.
—Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
No time to swing by your hotel for a refresh?
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Swing by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swing%20by. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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