Definitions

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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These movies swung for the fences to prove that all is not yet lost — an idea that, in itself, can feel subversive.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The U.S. economy has never occupied either of these extremes; over the decades, the pendulum has swung between regulation and competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Christopher swung out a hand above the waves: in it, tightly clutched, was the vial.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell