1
as in deviating
to change one's course or direction
thinking that we were being followed, we abruptly swung to the left at the next intersection swing right at James St.
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2
as in whipping
to change the course or direction of (something)
at the sound of gunfire, the cavalry officer swung his horse around and galloped rapidly back to the fort
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as in manipulating
to deal with (something) usually skillfully or efficiently
a man who's able to swing two full-time jobs
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as in rotating
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
he swung the bat as hard as he could but he missed the ball don't let the wind swing that gate shut
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as in hanging
to place on an elevated point without support from below
beach towels swung up to dry on the lifeguard's high chair
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as in affording
to have enough money for
I don't think that we can swing that hefty a mortgage
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And while that's true, the show is also its own beast, deviating greatly from King's story by weaving in military intrigue, spycraft, and Native American mythology.—
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
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Reagan championed free trade while selectively deviating from it, according to the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank.—
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The cold weather shouldn’t be a huge factor unless the wind starts whipping.—
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The wind was whipping throughout Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, that day, which had a massive impact on the kicking game.—
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Unlike conventional breaches that hinge on phishing or user error, this exploit, now known as EchoLeak, bypassed human behavior entirely, silently extracting confidential information by manipulating how Copilot interacts with user data.—
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Disney is depicted as manipulating this framework to its benefit and to the detriment of Dish and its customers.—
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Live music adds to the evening energy, particularly on weekends, with rotating performers across Paralía, Luma, the lobby, and the Rum Bar.—
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Every Monday night, Bica hosts an industry night with rotating guest chefs.—
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Such rotting fruit from the forest floor contained higher concentrations of fermenting yeast and alcohol than the fruits hanging from trees.—
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Even as students work longer hours to avoid borrowing, loans accumulate like a cloud hanging overhead.—
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In the wealthier Pacific Palisades and Malibu, affording to rebuild can be easier than in historically upper-middle-class Altadena.—
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With just 28 beachfront and cliffside rooms, this hotel feels like the cooler younger sibling to the original, affording guests access to all the amenities at the larger property.—
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Weekly mopping might help to prevent food, dirt, and debris from turning into mold, which could damage your grout.—
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But the momentum in the NFL’s longest-running rivalry seems to be turning, with the Bears beating the Packers for the third time in the past five games.—
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Balance these with dependable evergreen trees for an ever-shifting palette of color in the landscape.—
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Frequent drone and artillery attacks on the key highway and rail line have forced Kyiv to find alternative supply routes, shifting the hub function away from Pokrovsk – a major success for the Russians.—
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“Swinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swinging. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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