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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Financial markets in both countries swung sharply in recent weeks as investors react to developments in the war.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

New York City swung to a slight loss after two years of gains, leaving a population of 8.58 million, down 2% from 2020, when Covid started causing a big exodus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

The S&P 500 was 0.4% lower as oil prices swung higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Oil futures have swung wildly in day-to-day trading in the past few weeks.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

With a deep breath, I swung the straw onto my back.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff