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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It’s not just the L.A. mayor’s race where mail-in ballots have swung election outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Yamamoto swung around and tossed the ball to Alex Freeland, who nabbed Marsh’s hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Rashid Khan then swung momentum further in the Titans' favour, claiming two wickets in an over as captain Rajat Patidar fell for 15 and Krunal Pandya followed soon after.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

For most of May, the momentum swung to chip stocks.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“Who remembers the words to the Swanburne song?” she called out gaily as she swung her legs over the edge of the cot and gave her arms a good stretch.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood