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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This week, his progress has been uncharacteristically serene as he swung what had been a wide open tournament heavily into his favour.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The manufacturer of industrial parts said its backlog reached a three-year high as it swung to a quarterly profit.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The company swung to a net loss of $289 million from net income of $240 million a year ago.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Clare took his cloak from where it had been drying beside the hearth and swung it around his neck, drawing the hood low.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman