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
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Stacey might have the upper hand now, but Gizelle seems to have a knack for being there when the boomerang inevitably swings back.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025
Into the fray swings their neighbor and perpetual mediator, Sha — but the young girl, a confidante to them both, can only hold the fraternal chaos at bay for so long.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Barner holds his arms parallel to the ground and swings them side to side while slowly stomping forward like Godzilla demolishing a city.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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
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
Noun
Head to any tennis court to try to get some swings in and one’s sure to see plenty of people playing pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis that sees players swing small paddles on a short court.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Young feels within range for Eagles general manager Howie Roseman, who always swings for the fences.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
But the tone swings between sour and sweet, grounded and silly, and the jokes run more broadly wacky than precise or original.
—Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
Stacey might have the upper hand now, but Gizelle seems to have a knack for being there when the boomerang inevitably swings back.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2025
Into the fray swings their neighbor and perpetual mediator, Sha — but the young girl, a confidante to them both, can only hold the fraternal chaos at bay for so long.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
Barner holds his arms parallel to the ground and swings them side to side while slowly stomping forward like Godzilla demolishing a city.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swings
Noun
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Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The findings reveal unexpected plasma flows and magnetic field movements that may reshape current understanding of how the Sun’s magnetic cycle operates.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Airline industry leaders, unions and government officials have voiced concerns about the strain on vital employees like air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and increasingly unable to maintain regular shifts.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These patterns often reveal shifts in media consumption, e-commerce, and social engagement in clear, sometimes unexpected ways.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
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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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The national entertainment group Knitting Factory Entertainment handles talent-buying duties, according to the release.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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RIOgaleão–Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim (GIG) handles most international flights, while Airport Santos Dumont (SDU) focuses on domestic routes and is closer to downtown.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Her staff of 60 trainers rotates teaching between the studios.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The stars and other heavenly bodies are all stationary, while the Earth rotates about its axis, with a rotational period of 360° every 24 hours.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In coffee shops downtown, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights provides an emergency hotline for those who witness ICE activity, and hangs information sheets from coffee machines.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Step onto the porch in an oversize T-shirt that hangs down to my knees and mismatched socks that come halfway up my calves.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each affords particular outlets for decompressing and harvesting the stressors of high-capacity jobs.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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Alexander affords the Eagles more depth at outside cornerback.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Swings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swings. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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