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 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 Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.
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Halle Troadec, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
As the Republican Party’s views have swung further right not just nationally but also locally, more moderate candidates who may have run as Republicans in Johnson County in the past are finding room under the Democratic umbrella and resonating with voters, Robinson said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
This year’s results broke from incremental trends and swung decisively in the other direction.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
As the arena goal horn blared and the fans went berserk, Ovechkin swung his arms into the air and collided with the boards as his teammates cleared the bench to celebrate with him.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
However suboptimal the timing, few of these elections were close enough that even particularly influential podcasters could have swung them.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Cineplex released its third quarter financial results on Thursday and swung to a modest profit against the backdrop of lower Hollywood box office for the Canadian exhibition giant.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s another element of why the pendulum swung for Oasis.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Halle Troadec, ABC News, 10 Nov. 2025
In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
As the Republican Party’s views have swung further right not just nationally but also locally, more moderate candidates who may have run as Republicans in Johnson County in the past are finding room under the Democratic umbrella and resonating with voters, Robinson said.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
This year’s results broke from incremental trends and swung decisively in the other direction.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
As the arena goal horn blared and the fans went berserk, Ovechkin swung his arms into the air and collided with the boards as his teammates cleared the bench to celebrate with him.
—Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
However suboptimal the timing, few of these elections were close enough that even particularly influential podcasters could have swung them.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Cineplex released its third quarter financial results on Thursday and swung to a modest profit against the backdrop of lower Hollywood box office for the Canadian exhibition giant.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
That’s another element of why the pendulum swung for Oasis.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swung
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However, as that game's story eventually deviated into fan-fiction territory, Age of Imprisonment is considered canon, according to Nintendo.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Nov. 2025
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Etminan’s editing routine also deviated from his standard practice.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Even amid some clunky exposition, Welcome to Derry has at least managed to offer compelling horror set pieces to keep heart rates up.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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In Week 5, Matthew Stafford passed for 389 yards and three touchdowns, but the Rams converted on only four of 10 third downs, and after taking a 17-7 lead into halftime, managed only nine points in the final two quarters and overtime.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The pair twirled together onstage before Karagach, 32, stepped in to finish the contemporary routine.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Several others showed up heavily armed, including Ben Fitzpatrick, of Eagle, who wore a black MAGA hat and carried a semi-automatic rifle slung across his shoulder.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 Nov. 2025
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In recent times, everyone from Hailey Bieber to Alexa Chung, Dianna Agron, and Sarah Jessica Parker have slung the open top canvas top over their shoulders.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Representatives from the teams that have re-upped with their legacy RSNs within the last several weeks cited overall accessibility and the unique proposition afforded by a local media partnership as the primary factors in their respective renewals.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Celestiq is also the first car ever built at the GM Tech Center in Warren, Michigan, where the automaker can only make up to two Celestiqs per day, such is the care afforded to each one.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But for the two-hour show’s climax, stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo veered deliciously off-topic to cover a medley of songs first made famous 62 years ago by Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jimenez was a passenger in a northbound 2023 Nissan Sentra that veered off SR-125 near Spring Street and struck a 2007 Mercedes-Benz E350 parked on the right-hand shoulder, the CHP reported.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Cherry already has a soft spot for Biancani, never mind the grueling conditioning, including countless hours of running that whipped the Hornets into shape.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Swung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swung. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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