swung

past tense of swing
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as in deviated
to change one's course or direction thinking that we were being followed, we abruptly swung to the left at the next intersection swing right at James St.

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as in twirled
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis he swung the bat as hard as he could but he missed the ball don't let the wind swing that gate shut

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Verb
  • Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.
    Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Pedroia somehow managed to appear in 105 games in 2017 — 88 of them after the Machado incident.
    Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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  • Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.
    Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024
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  • Religious groups, social reformers and utopians flowed to the canal zone, eager to integrate themselves in the new opportunities the waterway afforded.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
  • They were designed for self-teaching and could be used in those few spare hours afforded by a busy working week.
    James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • In at least four of the heists, the thieves threatened their victim with a gun; one victim was pistol whipped, cops said.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
  • At the final whistle, James ran onto the field and whipped a towel through the air.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Around midseason, Browns coaching consultant Mike Vrabel shifted his primary focus from helping the tight ends to helping the offensive line.
    Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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  • These barriers must all be addressed in order to move the needle for a healthier global environment.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adams never addressed the team’s scoring drop-off from last season.
    Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.
    Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • By the time Randle hit McDaniels, Mikal Bridges had already rotated to help.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Earlier this month, rumors swirled that the president-elect dangled the prestigious and powerful post of secretary of defense.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
  • On my wrist was a Victoriana tennis bracelet and timeless diamond drops dangled from my ears, both from De Beers.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Swung.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swung. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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