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Past tense for to move around, back and forth, or from side to side, while suspended or on an axis
“I could see the shed in the distance, and I watched in horror as the door began to swing shut.”
Past tense for to move back and forth repeatedly and somewhat loosely
“I take a deep breath, straighten my tie, step up onto my desk, swing the flag around a few times, and begin to sing.”
Past tense for to move in, or lead to, a different direction
“Just west of here, a small road will swing off the main highway, carrying you around the full perimeter of the peninsula.”
Past tense for to shift from one opinion, mood, or state of affairs to another
“Journalists today, more than ever before, attempt to swing public opinion and thereby change the course of conflicts with their writing.”
Past tense for to hit or strike with a sweeping motion
“As the two men dash at each other, both of them swing at each other and counter the other's attack.”
Past tense for to walk or move casually, or with a rhythmic swaying gait
“John Marston decided to quickly swing over towards Abigail to see if she needed some help.”
Past tense for to contend with (something), usually in an effective manner
“How are you going to swing two jobs and still find time to study?”
Past tense for to succeed in acquiring or bringing about
“Party leaders expressed confidence in being able to swing the required votes once the bill finally is acted upon.”
Past tense for to have enough money to pay for
“Get your financial house in order before attempting to buy a house. Make sure you can swing that mortgage.”
Past tense for to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Past tense for to swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another
Past tense for to physically rise and fall rhythmically or spasmodically
Past tense for to arrange or organize for an outcome, especially through negotiation
Past tense for to feel favorably disposed towards someone or something
Past tense for to hang or suspend in an elevated position
(of a person) Past tense for to move in a quick and lively way
Past tense for to philander or have an affair
Past tense for to carry out a task, especially one that requires a degree of ability or skill
Past tense for to devise or contrive of (something) using skill or ingenuity
Past tense for to gain influence by corrupt means or intimidation
Past tense for to go on a voyage or journey
Past tense for to eventuate or turn out, especially based on expectations
Past tense for to administer, implement, or carry out
Past tense for to make, or cause to make, a sudden forward movement
Past tense for to carry to another place by lifting
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