as in lilting
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as in influencing
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as in affecting
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 lurching
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 governing
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 swaying
Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Come on, just look at its azure waters, its white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees — not to mention its fantastic food, culture, history, and adventure opportunities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Relax under swaying palm trees at the resort’s impressive 230-foot outdoor pool while marveling at the ocean views.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
Another picture shows the proud daughters wearing black headphones and swaying their arms above their heads as their dad sings.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Come on, just look at its azure waters, its white sand beaches, and swaying palm trees — not to mention its fantastic food, culture, history, and adventure opportunities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
Relax under swaying palm trees at the resort’s impressive 230-foot outdoor pool while marveling at the ocean views.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swaying
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Rory Kinnear gives him a lilting accent that makes Bombadil sound like a Cornish Forrest Gump.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2024
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The production design from Jennifer Williams also hits the mark perfectly, and veteran composer Thomas Newman not only contributes another lilting score, but also a haunting song (with lyrics by Palacio) sung by the young stars, as well as over the end credits.Pete Hammond, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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While anti-Russian sentiment runs high in Georgia, there are fears that the governing Georgian Dream party is eroding the country’s relationship with the West and leaning dangerously toward appeasing Russia.Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The traditional economic rules governing other businesses, such as supply and demand, don’t apply either.Matteo Atti, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Chu said the musical adaptation, which premiered on Broadway in 2003, was also coincidentally released during a momentous time.Tony Lee, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Shelley is only the third musical director of the orchestra, which was founded in 1978 and is the largest orchestra formed in the U.S. in the last 50 years.Samantha Dunn, Orange County Register, 13 Nov. 2024
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The report notes that global inflation and geopolitical conflicts continue to pose risks, potentially affecting operating costs and financial results.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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This increase is due to a change in revenue mix affecting partner fees.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Judge Subramanian is also ruling in the Department of Justice antitrust case against Ticketmaster, per Business Insider.DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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Safeguarding the clean reputation of the financial hub has become a concern for Singapore’s ruling party, led by new premier Lawrence Wong, ahead of an election which must be called by end-2025.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
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The university fired Johnson in 2020 after he was arrested on charges of child seduction, kidnapping and identity deception.Alexandria Burris, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Oct. 2024
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Seeing Vassos’s suitors contort themselves in the name of dance-pop seduction was a personal highlight.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Let the potatoes and garlic stand in the pot for 1 minute, shaking the pan occasionally, until the liquid evaporates.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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That makes these companies almost impossible to change without industry-shaking upheaval.Nilay Patel, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2024
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Get ahead of the fashion game this October Prime Day with trendy fall fashion finds that are dominating wishlists everywhere.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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This helps prevent voices from dominating and promotes a creative environment.Jason Walker, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Swaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swaying. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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