- present participle of sway.
swaying
Example Sentences
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The Belgian team copied Trump's unmistakable swaying fist pumps as they celebrated their 4-1 thrashing of the co-hosts on Monday, dancing and singing the song on the pitch and in the changing room.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
Moderating gasoline prices and news of a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran are slowly swaying consumers to feel marginally better about their economic situations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Something dark and flat was swaying gently against the floor of the Reflecting Pool as I strolled past the monuments on Thursday morning.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026
Walking with a good friend through the town we met in, palm trees swaying in the California breeze.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
He had found the beasts swaying anxiously in the green grass that still surrounded the muddy drinking pool.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
