swing

[swing] / swɪŋ /

NOUN

rhythm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fluctuation rhythm stroke

STRONG

beat cadence cadency lilt measure meter motion oscillation swaying tempo undulation vibration

VERB

move back and forth; be suspended

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curve dangle flap fluctuate hang lurch pitch pivot rotate sway swivel turn twirl veer wave whirl wiggle wobble

STRONG

avert deflect divert oscillate palpitate reel revolve rock roll sheer shunt suspend swerve undulate vary vibrate volte-face waggle wheel

WEAK

be pendent pendulate turn about turn on an axis wag

Antonyms

STRONG

be still stabilize

Example Sentences

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It will provide hardcore golf fans with advanced stats and golf swing analysis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Tiger’s use of the mechanics of the modern-day swing places a tremendous strain on the back.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Rarely do they happen after a single swing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

It would be tough, but we could swing it if we took money out of our own retirement accounts.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Deirdre dug her shoes into the dirt to slow down the swing.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene