Definitions

swung

[swuhng] / swʌŋ /

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 wag waggle wheel

WEAK

away be pendent pendulate turn about turn on an axis

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stay straighten

STRONG

be still remain stabilize

Example Sentences

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As shippers frontloaded their goods to get ahead of import taxes, cargo volumes swung high and low.

From Los Angeles Times

The housing policy pendulum has swung from favoring actions to reduce housing costs by spurring supply to those favoring demand, says Rick Palacios, Jr., the director of research at John Burns Research and Consulting.

From Barron's

Momma Bear opened her mouth wide and swung her head back and forth, low and mean, showing off her huge, sharp teeth.

From Literature

The wings of the giant robot pelican suit swung down and bashed open the walls, then lifted up more of the roof.

From Literature

“The tariff baton has been swung once again overnight and pulled all risk assets lower with European equities External link trading almost 2% down,” explains Paul Howard, Director at Wincent.

From Barron's