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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
In a matter of hours, the South Korean Kospi swung from a fresh record high, above the 8,000 milestone, to a 6% loss.
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Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Rowles was one of several RedHawks who swung a big bat Wednesday afternoon during a 17-0 nonconference win in four innings over visiting Providence in Chicago.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
His disappearing act also comes as the court battle has swung against him.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 May 2026
But polls and special elections that have been held over the past year or so suggest that the pendulum has swung among Latino voters.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The man was left with grass stains on his jacket as evidence of the force with which Rahm swung.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Built by the Mosler Safe Company in Ohio, the vault’s doors opened upward, activated by two massive counterweights that swung down at the press of a button.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Wembanyama swung his arms and his elbow struck Reid in the face.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
But whatever momentum there is swung to the Ducks’ side Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Katie Foley, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Rowles was one of several RedHawks who swung a big bat Wednesday afternoon during a 17-0 nonconference win in four innings over visiting Providence in Chicago.
—Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
His disappearing act also comes as the court battle has swung against him.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 14 May 2026
But polls and special elections that have been held over the past year or so suggest that the pendulum has swung among Latino voters.
—Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
The man was left with grass stains on his jacket as evidence of the force with which Rahm swung.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 14 May 2026
Built by the Mosler Safe Company in Ohio, the vault’s doors opened upward, activated by two massive counterweights that swung down at the press of a button.
—Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
Wembanyama swung his arms and his elbow struck Reid in the face.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
But whatever momentum there is swung to the Ducks’ side Sunday.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 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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The animatronic creation adorably stole the spotlight from the Mandalorian himself, Pedro Pascal, as well as other human collaborators like Sigourney Weaver (Colonel Ward) and director Jon Favreau (who managed to score a red carpet photo opportunity with the rising lime-green superstar).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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While Indiana was able to get this one to overtime, the Mystics managed to hang on to win 104-102 despite a late push from the Fever.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 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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As her first album in eight years is released, the singer talks about remaining relevant as a performer, her vegan lifestyle and the freedom label independence has afforded her well into her career.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Without such a budget, notes producer Oriol Maymó, the film could never have afforded such hallmark creative achievements as its signature immersive soundtrack, which earned an Oscar nomination.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
13 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 16 May. 2026.
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