swinging

[swing-ing] / ˈswɪŋ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

moving backward and forward

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fluctuating

STRONG

swaying waving

ADJECTIVE

lively

Synonyms

STRONG

active contemporary hip modern sophisticated spirited

WEAK

trendy up-to-date vivacious

Antonyms

STRONG

lazy old old-fashioned

Example Sentences

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“Every at-bat’s important. He’s still swinging a hot bat. It absolutely carries over.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

But now attention is swinging back to the main brain of data-center computing, the CPU.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Batters are swinging at 46.6% of pitches this season, down from 47.6% in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

EV drivers aren’t entirely immune from swinging gas prices, either.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

“Speak for yourself,” Llewelyn mumbled from his swinging hammock.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova