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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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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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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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as in slung
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
The Blue Jays swung at just 18% of Detmers’ pitches that were out of the zone.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Before Denver swung a blockbuster trade for star receiver Jaylen Waddle.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Schrager and Starck swung for the fences, and this iteration plays it safely within the field.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
In many schools, the pendulum has swung too far toward constant screen use, which can undermine attention, deep thinking and social development.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The state swung back to Trump in 2024.
—Andrew Goudsward, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In the second inning, with two runners in scoring position, Turner wildly swung at two pitches out of the zone to strike out.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 May 2026
During his tenure, the company has swung from a $381 million net loss in 2021 to $418 million of net income in its latest financial year, ended January 31.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Raschi threw, Miñoso swung and the ball took off to straightaway center, disappearing over the old bullpen fence, 415 feet away.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Before Denver swung a blockbuster trade for star receiver Jaylen Waddle.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Schrager and Starck swung for the fences, and this iteration plays it safely within the field.
—Nick Remsen, Vogue, 7 May 2026
In many schools, the pendulum has swung too far toward constant screen use, which can undermine attention, deep thinking and social development.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
The state swung back to Trump in 2024.
—Andrew Goudsward, USA Today, 7 May 2026
In the second inning, with two runners in scoring position, Turner wildly swung at two pitches out of the zone to strike out.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 7 May 2026
During his tenure, the company has swung from a $381 million net loss in 2021 to $418 million of net income in its latest financial year, ended January 31.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
Raschi threw, Miñoso swung and the ball took off to straightaway center, disappearing over the old bullpen fence, 415 feet away.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swung
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Braun is no stranger to accent work, having deviated from his normal speaking voice to play comedian Andy Kaufman in 2024's Saturday Night and an Australian character for 2016's Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
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Since then, Davidson hasn’t deviated from his plan.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Ricard turned this island into a whimsical microcosm of the good life—one filled with food, drink, creativit,y and communality—and now his descendants are continuing that spirit in partnership with the Zannier hotel group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Blanchette said the comment alarmed him and immediately turned his focus to Frew’s safety.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Johannes then drilled a transition 3-pointer that got the home crowd fired up, though the Sun still managed to outscore the Liberty 23-21 in the third.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The ban affects private destinations in the Bahamas managed by Carnival Cruise Line, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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That was the peak for Corbin, who twirled three scoreless innings of relief for Washington that day, taking the baton from Scherzer and handing it to Daniel Hudson to close out the ninth.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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This chic skirt is just begging to be worn and twirled around in.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Three gaffers rush by with heavy coils of electric cord slung over their shoulders.—
Jade Chang,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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There have also been 1,888 golf balls slung into the water down those three holes specifically over that span.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Entering in the show’s second season, Collins redefined television with unapologetic glamor, razor-sharp wit and a level of corporate ambition rarely afforded to female characters at the time.—
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
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As this year’s winner, Suci has been afforded the opportunity to spend a six-month residency in Italy organized by Collezione Maramotti, the private contemporary art collection of Max Mara’s founder, Achille Maramotti.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
8 May 2026
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Gately said witness statements gathered during a preliminary investigation suggested the driver was headed south on Allyn Street in a 2025 Ford T-250 van when the bicyclist, who was also going south in the right shoulder, veered into traffic and struck the side of the van.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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Officials said the man veered off the road for unknown reasons.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Maria Wittorp, the hotel’s head concierge, said, with the haste of an auctioneer, standing in the lobby, as blazer-wearing staffers whipped by.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Real estate agents whipped out their phones to put a hard sell on anything east of I-95.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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“Swung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swung. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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