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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The company swung to a quarterly loss and revenue slumped 22%—both missed estimates.

From Barron's

"What was unusual was the near absence of engagement during Hasina's tenure. The pendulum had swung too far in one direction; now it risks swinging too far in the other."

From BBC

England wobbled at the start of their chase as the new white ball swung under the floodlights with the sun going down.

From Barron's

Air Canada AC -0.05%decrease; red down pointing triangle swung to a profit and recorded higher revenue in the fourth quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal