swaying 1 of 3

present participle of sway
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swaying

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adjective

swaying

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noun

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swaying
Noun
More momentum-swaying sequences occurred in the second quarter. Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 Sandy shores, a deep blue ocean, swaying palm trees? Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024 Last night at a white elephant party, an In Waves vinyl record became the hottest commodity, which speaks to the album’s innate power to put experimental dance fans into a crowd-swaying trance. Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024 In the evening, the mom of two also posted a video of her and her baby girl swaying to Christmas music by the tree, which ended with Munn giving Méi a big kiss. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 This scenario played a significant role in swaying the court in favor of 23XI Racing and FRM, recognizing the business impacts elaborated by the teams. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 With notes of coconut water, sandalwood, white musk, and vanilla orchid, the sunbaked scent channels the feeling of swaying in a hammock after yoga on the beach, meditating to a soundtrack of crashing waves. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024 Coconut trees bend under the gusts of wind, their tall, towering trunks swaying against the gray sky. Hannah Peart, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024 Instead of swaying voters, celebrity campaigns often end up rallying the opposition. Ryan Smith, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaying
Verb
  • The cooperative’s governing documents guide the board’s decisions, outlining specific responsibilities and limitations.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The death, in a hospital, was announced by the International Chess Federation, the game’s governing body.
    Dylan Loeb McClain, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Wales, meanwhile, sings in slate and soul—its valleys dotted with woolly sheep and echoed by the lilting notes of male voice choirs drifting from chapel doors.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Director Noelle Marion keeps the laughs flowing in this lilting production, which is well-cast, nicely sung and stunningly costumed by Elisa Benzoni.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2025
Verb
  • This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.
    Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.
    Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • He was voted in amid a wave of popularity for his ruling Liberal Party in late 2015 – very much viewed as a fresh face for the future and beating incumbent Stephen Harper – but has faced multiple challenges during a near decade-long tenure.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
  • According to a unanimous Court of Appeal ruling in summer 2024, the trial judge marred the original guilty verdict by allowing the jury to proceed despite knowing that one juror had attempted to bribe the others.
    Kyle Denis, Billboard, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The first-ever musical theater production of Prince’s Purple Rain has found its lead actors.
    Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The storied cultural ceremony, which celebrates great American talents each year, will be hosted not by a musical artist or actor, but by the center's new chairman: President Donald Trump.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Symptoms like a fast heart rate, or shortness of breath, shaking and chills, confusion or lethargy.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In the video, a terrified Archie can be seen frozen, staring and shaking.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • As with Mozart, Renoir’s overt effervescence offers a fanciful tour of a charming hell on earth—and tempts viewers with its seductions.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 July 2025
  • For Wheezy’s seduction to have worked, Felix had to let himself be seduced.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 July 2025
Verb
  • Outside cash is dominating the special election for a new county supervisor in the South Bay.
    Andrew Keatts, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Vancouver, meanwhile, fell short against the New York Rangers, despite thoroughly dominating play and out-chancing the struggling Rangers by a brutally lopsided margin.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025

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“Swaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaying. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.

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