1
as in deviates
to change one's course or direction
thinking that we were being followed, we abruptly swung to the left at the next intersection swing right at James St.
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2
as in turns
to change the course or direction of (something)
at the sound of gunfire, the cavalry officer swung his horse around and galloped rapidly back to the fort
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3
as in handles
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a man who's able to swing two full-time jobs
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4
as in rotates
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
he swung the bat as hard as he could but he missed the ball don't let the wind swing that gate shut
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5
as in hangs
to place on an elevated point without support from below
beach towels swung up to dry on the lifeguard's high chair
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6
as in affords
to have enough money for
I don't think that we can swing that hefty a mortgage
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Recent Examples of swings
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Libra season swings you back and forth, packing your schedule.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Conservatives who cheer now will regret it when the pendulum swings.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Refocusing On Long-Term Results As the marketing pendulum inevitably swings from domination by spreadsheet-wielding geeks to marketing by creative brand-builders, companies will realize that they have been overly focused on short-term results.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Year to year, too, the season swings wildly, soaking the desert one summer and barely dampening it the next.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This makes the appendage more streamlined as the leg swings back forward, on its way to execute another stroke.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Photojournalist Jeff Gritchen gives it a whirl before Martin swings in to finish up the job.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Because that pendulum swings the other way, too.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Libra season swings you back and forth, packing your schedule.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Conservatives who cheer now will regret it when the pendulum swings.
—Jesse Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Refocusing On Long-Term Results As the marketing pendulum inevitably swings from domination by spreadsheet-wielding geeks to marketing by creative brand-builders, companies will realize that they have been overly focused on short-term results.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Toward the end of autumn, Paul McCartney swings through the United Center for a pair of dates on his Got Back Tour.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Year to year, too, the season swings wildly, soaking the desert one summer and barely dampening it the next.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
This makes the appendage more streamlined as the leg swings back forward, on its way to execute another stroke.
—New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2025
Photojournalist Jeff Gritchen gives it a whirl before Martin swings in to finish up the job.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swings
Verb
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Even in states whose policy deviates from the CDC, each pharmacy can set its own boundaries on who can be vaccinated, and individual pharmacists may fear liability for vaccinating pregnant customers, Groves said.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Uncut Gems star's ensemble deviates from his signature style, which typically includes oversize T-shirts, hoodies and shorts, as well as stylish sneakers.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Weather sealing keeps it safe in tough conditions, and the autofocus system handles fast-moving subjects with ease.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fremantle handles international production and distribution.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Germany rotates home international fixtures around a host of venues, including Munich, Berlin and Dortmund.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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It’s made of clear, plastic that maximizes visibility and rotates 360 degrees for easy access to all items.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The chain is routed through the center of the buoy, passes over a gypsy wheel, and descends again, while excess chain hangs freely to accommodate movement.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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An abstract painting by Tuscaloosa, Alabama, artist Kristin Blakeney hangs over the mantel in the family room.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Platinum badge affords attendees access to all three clubhouses as well as three daily event reservations.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Pedigo interrupts to point out that even the records that got Walker labeled as a traditional country singer had more depth to their sounds than such a label affords him.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Carrie Ann Inaba offered constructive feedback, urging him to relax and avoid halting his movements mid-routine.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Happel and Van Herpen collaborated closely to make sure the costumes would be durable enough to withstand any and all movements, including lifts and floor work.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps, for example, someone such as Sharp might be best suited reviewing power-play shifts with a scoring winger, considering his prowess in that area of the game as a player.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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At Sourcing Journal’s Fall Summit, executives from Flexport, OEC Group and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unpacked what shifts in tariffs, consumption and carrier partnerships have meant for logistics this year.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Swings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swings. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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