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as in movements
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as in shifts
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Synonyms for swings
Noun
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Specific exercises or movements can worsen sciatica pain.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Merging surreal imagery with historical events, choral music, dance, video projections and poetry, the opera explores the political, literary, and artistic movements of the era.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Written communications and account performance reports are especially useful in establishing a pattern of behavior that deviates from fiduciary standards.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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There’s always a chance for a surprise cameo that deviates from the source material, but Choi Hyun-wook is not currently listed as a Season 2 cast member.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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In the sleeping quarters, A 20th-century textile dyed with persimmons hangs above the bed, which is dressed with Città linens and a piece of Nishijin silk from Kimono Hojo.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
24 Mar. 2025
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The one that hangs above his bed shows a Russian warship sinking into the Black Sea.—
Simon Shuster,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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For the President, Vice President, and members of Congress, their election alone affords them major security clearance privileges, rather than vetting.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
22 Mar. 2025
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Being an associate member affords you access to some resources (like courses for your referees, for example) and a little funding.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The most significant changes were in cells near the hypothalamus’ third ventricle (V3), critical to regulating vital physiological and behavioral processes, including temperature, hunger and satiety, thirst and fluid balance, sleep-wake cycles, and circadian rhythms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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This sounds schematic, but Ross is something of a genius in varying the rhythms and the visual change-ups.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies manages that magic trick.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Part of Historic Garden Week's uniqueness is that each club manages its individual tour, including selecting the homes and providing staffing on its tour date.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Palisades and Eaton fires were burning out of control in Los Angeles County as ferocious winds fueled the fast-moving blazes.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Tuesday's fast-moving wildfire, fueled by dangerously strong Santa Ana winds in the westside area of Los Angeles, threatened homes and prompted mass evacuation orders for roughly 30,000 residents.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA TODAY,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Swings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swings. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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