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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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
Verb
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
Noun
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
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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Cultural storytelling builds awareness; engagement sustains relevance, and strategic digital integration turns influence into sales.—
Li Jun,
Footwear News,
2 Nov. 2025
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Season 28 has delivered a fresh lineup of coaches, resulting in more thrilling chair turns, buzzer battles, and some powerhouse performances along the way, according to NBC Insider.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Forsytes is produced in association with ITV Studios, which handles international distribution, with PBS Distribution handling North American rights.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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So, Don handles the electric clippers in the backseat while Teddy speeds away from the crime scene.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The wheel rotates around to reveal several different tools, each of which locks into place via a steel spring for stable performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Oct. 2025
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These jets can begin to fan out as the nucleus of the comet rotates.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the chain around Hedda Gabler’s neck hangs a key to her father’s gun case.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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After the basketball game ended, the Raptors put the World Series game on the big screen that hangs over the court at Scotiabank Arena.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But, experts cautioned, the size of the tech giants affords them resources to help minimize the frequency and duration of outages.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
21 Oct. 2025
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The challenge for free societies is that the effectiveness of leadership and social hierarchies always affords the possibility for authoritarianism.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the bubbly contortionist, 42, might have set a trend with those one-of-a-kind movements.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other local spiritual and religious movements have been subject to harsh crackdowns over the years.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jays closing pitcher Jeff Hoffman came in to close things out in the ninth inning as the Fall Classic now shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday with the team one win away from their first title in 32 years.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Swings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swings. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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