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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The traditional economic rules governing other businesses, such as supply and demand, don’t apply either.Matteo Atti, Forbes, 4 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
Adjective
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Whether fans should sing to the songs of the musical − starring pop star Ariana Grande alongside British stage actress Erivo − at the cinema has been a point of contention leading up to the film's release and since its debut last week.Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Gabriella Rudy 28 exciting entertainers, 11 musical marching bands, 28 clown crews and 11 performance groups will be making appearances throughout the parade’s almost four hour duration.NBC News, NBC News, 28 Nov. 2024
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This decrease is attributed to the company's decision to delay shipments due to extreme heat affecting product quality.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing outlines risks and uncertainties, including potential impacts from geopolitical events and regulatory changes affecting the business combination process.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
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Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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With Venus casting its love spell through Scorpio, the magic of intensity and seduction permeate through the air.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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