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  • past tense form of sway.
  • past participle of sway.
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swayed

American  
[sweyd] / sweɪd /

adjective

Veterinary Pathology.
  1. swaybacked.


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Etymology

Origin of swayed

First recorded in 1570–80; sway + -ed 2

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A defendant need show only a “reasonable possibility” that the bogus forensics swayed even one juror.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

She paced, she swayed, she laughed with displeasure.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

Swaying spotlights atop the massive stage swayed back in forth like searchlights in a storm.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

In one email, Burnham said a donations cap "would guard against the perception of any one party being unduly influenced or swayed by one person or organisation".

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

His body swayed gently, the white oilcloth crumpled around his midsection like a pair of paper wings.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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