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.
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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.
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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
The Link Awakening's remake took a bigger swing by revamping the original's art style.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
In the opening season, however, The Police frontman Sting had a role as himself, taking a bold swing by playing a murder suspect, a resident of the Arconia who is implicated in the murder of his former financial advisor, who has fallen to his death.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
The state lottery first put out a call to participants on its website, encouraging anyone over the age of 21 to swing by the fair's Elwell Family Park, where all participants were given a free Scratch, Match & Win!
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And don’t forget to swing by the bakery on the way out for a sweet treat to nosh on later.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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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
The Link Awakening's remake took a bigger swing by revamping the original's art style.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
In the opening season, however, The Police frontman Sting had a role as himself, taking a bold swing by playing a murder suspect, a resident of the Arconia who is implicated in the murder of his former financial advisor, who has fallen to his death.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
The state lottery first put out a call to participants on its website, encouraging anyone over the age of 21 to swing by the fair's Elwell Family Park, where all participants were given a free Scratch, Match & Win!
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
And don’t forget to swing by the bakery on the way out for a sweet treat to nosh on later.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Swing by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swing%20by. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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