1
as in deviated
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 turned
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 managed
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 twirled
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 hanged
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 afforded
to have enough money for
I don't think that we can swing that hefty a mortgage
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Recent Examples of swung
Doncic quickly swung the ball to Reaves after Minnesota sent two defenders his way, while Ayton’s defender (Rudy Gobert) went to pressure Reaves on the perimeter, briefly opening up a cutting lane for Ayton.
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
In another potentially worrying sign for the president, younger Hispanics and Hispanic men — two groups that swung particularly dramatically toward him in last year’s election — also see him a bit more negatively.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
As England swung between Catholicism and Protestantism during the reigns of Henry's daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, hundreds of Catholics and Protestants were executed for their faith, often burned at the stake.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Stennis allegedly threw a rock at Reese, who then swung the knife.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
More room could also be available for Brandon Miller, due to Knueppel’s presence , notably when the ball is swung around the perimeter.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Yes, Posey, the guy who spent a career winning with a calm two-strike approach, just swung from his heels on the first pitch.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
But the Cubs swung the trade for Tucker with his free agency in mind.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The child swung wildly at the piñata, clubbing it several times and stabbing it several times more.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
In another potentially worrying sign for the president, younger Hispanics and Hispanic men — two groups that swung particularly dramatically toward him in last year’s election — also see him a bit more negatively.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
As England swung between Catholicism and Protestantism during the reigns of Henry's daughters Mary I and Elizabeth I, hundreds of Catholics and Protestants were executed for their faith, often burned at the stake.
—Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Stennis allegedly threw a rock at Reese, who then swung the knife.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2025
More room could also be available for Brandon Miller, due to Knueppel’s presence , notably when the ball is swung around the perimeter.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025
Yes, Posey, the guy who spent a career winning with a calm two-strike approach, just swung from his heels on the first pitch.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025
But the Cubs swung the trade for Tucker with his free agency in mind.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The child swung wildly at the piñata, clubbing it several times and stabbing it several times more.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swung
Verb
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Etminan’s editing routine also deviated from his standard practice.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker deviated from the usual recitation of facts at this year’s State of the City address and instead chose to highlight the stories of individual residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Oct. 2025
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The nurse turned at the sound of footsteps outside the curtain around my bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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No team in the Championship has lost more than the nine points Wrexham have dropped from a winning position this term, a damaging trait that began on the opening day at Southampton when two stoppage-time goals turned a 1-0 win into a dramatic loss.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Five years on, and somehow, the American economy has not only avoided a contraction but has managed to grow—an outcome many investors thought impossible.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Now the wetlands, woods, wildflower meadows and river views, which are managed and protected by River Fields conservancy, are open for the public to enjoy from dawn to dusk.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the years, the company artists have danced on the grass in the museum’s sculpture court or glided and twirled in the natural light that streams from gallery windows.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
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The man twirled a weighted knife in his fingers and looked down with cold eyes that quieted the couple.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Patience will be afforded from all sides, yet the danger is that the longer Elliott goes without playing, the more questions will be asked about the decision to sign him and the further away the threshold will seem for his move to become a permanent one.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Turkeys, of course, afforded considerable excitement and exercise, but not much shooting, since in those days the bag limit was two.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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Though the tropical storm, which on track to becoming a major hurricane next week, has veered slightly from Haiti’s southern coast, the National Hurricane Center warned Haitians that it’s expected to bring life-threatening and catastrophic flash floods and landslides.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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Was there ever a point when your book veered in a completely opposite direction from the film?—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hubbarth handled it pretty well, asking a couple of questions on the issues and producing a little news.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Caliendo handled the rest of the game, allowing no quarterback pressures on 32 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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