as in influenced
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as in affected
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
how can you not be swayed by that precious kitten, meowing as if to say, "Please take me home with you?"
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as in lurched
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the way the ski lift was swaying in the wind made me nervous
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as in ruled
archaic
to exercise authority or power over
an epic novel set in the days when Rome swayed the Western world
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Recent Examples of swayed
Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
But this study shows that even entrenched conspiracy believers can be swayed with the right approach — one that is patient, personalized and backed by evidence.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In one corner a mother swayed, cradling a newborn.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
In a video of a strike in Sidon, verified by The Associated Press, a building swayed before collapsing as neighbors filmed.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
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DiCamillo said the leaders’ warnings haven’t swayed voters thus far.
—Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
But this study shows that even entrenched conspiracy believers can be swayed with the right approach — one that is patient, personalized and backed by evidence.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
In one corner a mother swayed, cradling a newborn.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
In a video of a strike in Sidon, verified by The Associated Press, a building swayed before collapsing as neighbors filmed.
—Kareem Chehayeb, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swayed
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The official cause of death was ruled an accidental overdose.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Artists are allowed to appear on the entry list for best new artist three times, after which they are ruled ineligible for future consideration.Paul Grein, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The filing also discusses the impact of the ongoing conflict in Israel, noting that operations have not been materially affected due to the company's global footprint.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges potential impacts from the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, as its manufacturing operations are based in Israel, though operations have not been materially affected as of the filing date.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The afternoon, governed by the heart and small intestine (fire element), is better suited for creative tasks and collaborative work.Irina Logman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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But Democrats are playing defense in more districts than the GOP is; Republicans only need to flip two seats to win control of the chamber and end the Democratic trifecta that has governed the state for the past two years.Cooper Burton, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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But, starting in the 1980s, the repression of 1968 was discussed more openly as demands for democratic change shook the dominance of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, which ruled Mexico for most of the 20th century.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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The two shook hands at the top of the evening and repeatedly agreed with each other throughout the debate on the major issues facing the country.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
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Through a process of contemplation and meditation, these granular memories are extensively blurred and distorted, transforming from seminal moments into luminous scenes laminated with personal meaning.The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Researchers said the negative impact of this phenomenon can lead to a distorted view of what's normal.Matthew Dolan, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to Heriot-Watt University researchers, the images confirm that an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, creating this crater.Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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In another high-profile dispute, the union representing film and television actors in November struck a new labor contract with Hollywood studios that raised performers' pay while putting guardrails on the use of artificial intelligence.Alain Sherter, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Swayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swayed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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