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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 kids were up at daybreak, congregating beneath the parachute, having already swung on the rope swing, picked on one another, cried a little, and gotten into a cooler of sodas.
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Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Today, however, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction.
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
And the Dolphins’ attention has swung that way by interviewing Seattle offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak on Saturday and setting up interviews for Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, Robert Saleh and Chris Shula.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
If anything, the 22-year-old has swung decidedly in the other direction.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Her daughter giggles as she's swung throughout the air, until Moore realizes that something isn't quite right.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Corporate trends have swung another way.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Pitt is succeeding, and the pendulum hasn’t swung the other way.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
Today, however, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction.
—Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
And the Dolphins’ attention has swung that way by interviewing Seattle offensive coordinator Clint Kubiak on Saturday and setting up interviews for Harbaugh, Kevin Stefanski, Robert Saleh and Chris Shula.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
If anything, the 22-year-old has swung decidedly in the other direction.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Her daughter giggles as she's swung throughout the air, until Moore realizes that something isn't quite right.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Corporate trends have swung another way.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
The Pitt is succeeding, and the pendulum hasn’t swung the other way.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2026
At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swung
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Travis Scott has deviated very little from drab colors on his Air Jordan 1s.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Everything should have been the same for Amorim at United in theory, except there was a curious moment on day one when the Portuguese deviated from the script.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bryant turned the ball over 17 times and allowed Jonesboro (13-7, 1-1) to score repeatedly in transition.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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Owens turned herself into Long Beach police Wednesday, and she was booked on $200,000 bail.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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In the second one, Marv and Harry have managed to escape prison and meet up with Macaulay Culkin's character, Kevin, a second time, when the boy once again finds himself on his own for the most wonderful time of the year.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Jan. 2026
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Saliva, a yawn, even the sound of hair being twirled crackles with intensity thanks to Julij Zornik’s stark sound design.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
4 Dec. 2025
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In the video, which reached over 2 million views as of Tuesday, Stubby twirled with excitement, showing off his fresh look.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Witzke, a QAnon activist and former Republican Senate candidate in Delaware who attended Turning Point USA’s recent AmericaFest gathering, has repeatedly slung personal insults at Fine.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Jan. 2026
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The next play, Stafford slung the ball out to Nacua, who scored on a screen pass to tie the game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
30 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As Alice says in the letter, her position in life—an elderly woman who has been written off as crazy—has afforded her the perfect cover.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Falcons had won their last four games, leading some to believe Morris might be afforded a third season, but owner Arthur Blank had other plans.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Department of Transportation will try again on Monday to recover a snowplow that veered off a highway and became stuck earlier this week.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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After the shots, the SUV veered into two parked cars.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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While eating at the restaurant with her parents, Black begged for her own tasty drink and the bartender whipped one up, naming it after her.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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Oversized boards and platters layered with cheeses, charcuterie, fresh produce, whipped butters and compotes serve as both menu and décor, encouraging guests to snack, wander, and eat at their own pace.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Swung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swung. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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