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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Li Auto LI -0.63%decrease; red down pointing triangle swung to a quarterly loss as the Chinese carmaker discounted older hybrid models and ramped up its push into the competitive market for battery-powered electric vehicles.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

It is natural that the carousel nature of her coaching choices - burning through several full-time coaches, as well as ad hoc guidance - has swung back to almost the very start.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

However, the airline swung to a net loss during the first quarter.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

The fintech swung to a profit in its latest quarter, posting $1 million in net income compared with a $99 million loss in 2025.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Ten black tentacles swung through the air toward them, dripping water.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell