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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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
A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The next big weather maker swings through the area on Tuesday, causing the chance of severe weather.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
While the materiality swings largely, from resin to beech, the consistency of the tones gives an orderly look to the home which is very important for small spaces.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Software swings Salesforce bounced last week following a sustained period of underperformance.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
As the exomoon orbits its host, its gravity swings the planet around their common center of gravity, called the barycenter.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Peanut butter raises thrive when the pendulum swings to an employer’s market—but Thomas cautions bosses against playing a heavy hand.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Moniak swings more than average in both the heart and shadow zones and also chases more, effectively trying to get hits before striking out.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
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
The West Side’s 16th District, which swings from Cicero, Lyons and Riverside up through Melrose Park, features a three-way race steeped in tangled histories.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
The next big weather maker swings through the area on Tuesday, causing the chance of severe weather.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
While the materiality swings largely, from resin to beech, the consistency of the tones gives an orderly look to the home which is very important for small spaces.
—Giada Storelli, Architectural Digest, 7 Mar. 2026
In a region where weather swings from paralyzing ice storms to scorching summers, these elements carry weight.
—Mary Grace Granados
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 5 Mar. 2026
Software swings Salesforce bounced last week following a sustained period of underperformance.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
As the exomoon orbits its host, its gravity swings the planet around their common center of gravity, called the barycenter.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
Peanut butter raises thrive when the pendulum swings to an employer’s market—but Thomas cautions bosses against playing a heavy hand.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2026
Moniak swings more than average in both the heart and shadow zones and also chases more, effectively trying to get hits before striking out.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swings
Noun
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During a demonstration in Hangzhou, the robot closely mirrored an operator’s movements—waving, turning, and even kicking a ball—within milliseconds using a motion-capture suit.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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Jihadist movements can also morph over time.—
Obi Anyadike,
semafor.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Sprout, the focus shifts toward human-friendly machines that can integrate into everyday life, potentially redefining how people interact with robots at home.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But then the dream deviates, and takes me to the set of Gilligan’s Island, where Bob Denver, who originally played the part of Gilligan, has been replaced by a bearded intellectual who looks like Karl Marx combined with Cesar Romero, who played the Joker on the original Batman TV show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Over the course of the show, their survival relationship turns into a strange, human relationship.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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McConnell, who turns 37 next month, was officially introduced as the 28th head coach in Saint Mary’s history on Wednesday, succeeding Bennett, who left the school after 25 years to become Arizona State’s next head coach.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The outcome could shape the way the board handles complaints going forward and set a precedent for future cases.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Banijay Rights handles international distribution outside of BBC and HBO rights.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The menu rotates about twice a season.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Amiya Joyner added 11 points and 11 rebounds for LSU, which shot 56% against a Lady Raiders squad that hangs its hat on its pressing defense and had allowed just 52 points to Villanova in the first round.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the Kawa home of community leader Jehangir Ahmadi hangs a painting of an alley in his native village in Iran’s Kurdish-majority Kermanshah province, which borders Iraq.—
Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Timber Cove, situated on the South Shore, affords both sunrise and sunset views.—
Brian Higgins,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its location within the Costa Palmas community affords easy access to golf, orchards, swimmable beaches, a yacht club and the marina.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Swings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swings. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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