swing for

VERB

recompense

Synonyms

STRONG

atone balance comp compensate counterbalance counterpoise countervail equalize expiate fix grease indemnify offset overcompensate pay propitiate reciprocate recoup recover redress reimburse remunerate repay requite retaliate retrieve return reward satisfy square

WEAK

ante up atone for cough up do business give satisfaction make amends make good make up for pay for put out spring for sweeten the pot take care of

Antonyms

STRONG

deprive disproportion dissatisfy lose penalize refuse seize take worsen

Example Sentences

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And so Toone finds herself in full swing for her July wedding, where there will be "a lot of mixed emotions".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

“Once you’re comfortable you can do business there, there are always a subset of wildcatters that are willing to go in and swing for the fences,” Pickering said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Some of us play it safe, some of us swing for the fences.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 4, 2025

Even films I haven’t been crazy about, like “Weapons,” are interesting in the ways that they dare to be different, even if they strike out when they swing for the fences.

From Salon • Oct. 23, 2025

I’m on a glider in the garden, listening to my music and letting the wind push the swing for me.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

swing for

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