Synonyms

swing by

American

noun

Aerospace. a trajectory that uses the gravitational field of one celestial body to alter the course of a spacecraft destined for another body.

swing by British

verb

informal (preposition) to go somewhere to pay a visit

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Etymology

Origin of swing by

1960–65, noun use of verb phrase swing by

Example Sentences

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Customers who rented apartments nearby would swing by for a meal.

From Los Angeles Times

Amy Poehler‘s return to the “Saturday Night Live” stage provided the perfect opportunity for several of her former castmates to swing by 30 Rock.

From Salon

Once upon a time, western icon John Wayne would swing by and always sit in the same booth tucked in the back, according to the proprietors.

From Los Angeles Times

Spend time at my favorite musical playground We swing by Norman’s Rare Guitars, which is in Tarzana.

From Los Angeles Times

After all, the manager hypothesized, if Betts can’t find his swing by grinding in the batting cage and analyzing his mechanics — as he did during his off day on Saturday — then maybe reframing his mindset in games can better help him get there.

From Los Angeles Times

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