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
  • Whether your board can discontinue maintenance hinges on the co-op’s governing documents and the approval of any change by the requisite voting interests.
    Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Its lilting melody leads the listener by the band straight into the fist-pumping chorus, which simply repeats the title multiple times — with the exclamation mark included.
    Jem Aswad, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • Accompanied by a small string section and a few backup singers, Day’s lilting vocals echoed throughout the Peacock Theater at L.A. Live for her affecting cover.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 10 June 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
  • Many social media users also suggest using a plastic spoon rather than a metal spoon when eating the product to avoid negatively affecting the live probiotics.
    Morgan Pearson, MS, Verywell 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
  • Since the release of Wicked last fall, fans of the musical have been eagerly waiting for the second installment Wicked: For Good.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 26 June 2025
  • The group asked the city for permission several times and was initially rejected, but eventually the government relented, allowing Queens of the Stone Age to become the first musical act to perform live – legally, that is – within the eerie setting.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 26 June 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
  • Buerge explained that this sonic seduction was by design.
    Leilani Marie Labong, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2025
  • Her makeup was peak ’70s seduction—think smokey eyeshadow swept above the crease, lashes that flirted with the camera, and lips glossed to perfection.
    Larry Stansbury, Essence, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Outside cash is dominating the special election for a new county supervisor in the South Bay.
    Andrew Keatts, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025

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