How to Use swing by in a Sentence

swing by

verb
  • Feast under string lights and swing by mini-golf.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Watch them carve, and swing by again later to see the finished pieces.
    — Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2026
  • This is a strong value swing by the Blue Jackets.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Was a big swing by the studio and a big bet on Gyllenhaal.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026
  • Home prices can swing by tens of thousands of dollars depending on the part of town.
    — System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Home prices can swing by tens of thousands of dollars depending on the part of town.
    — System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This is a big swing by the Eagles, with high boom-or-bust potential.
    — Zach Berman, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
  • There was enough notice for other cast members to swing by and pay their respects, too.
    — Josh Wigler, HollywoodReporter, 22 June 2026
  • Guests can swing by the on-site Wonder Bar for a nightcap in a speakeasy-style lounge.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
  • The family also took turns using a rope swing by the water.
    — Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
  • Wallace’s cousin just so happened to be recording at the same studio that day and told him to swing by and try out for the gig.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 1 June 2026
  • The astronauts then swung by the moon while being treated to sights of its far side that no human has ever laid eyes upon.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The trade was costly but an absolutely necessary swing by a team in contention.
    — Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • On Wednesday, a bigger-than-usual contingent from the union had swung by the clubhouse.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Wiggins’ stuff generated a couple of awkward swings by the pair of lefties.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
  • With spring training on the horizon, Chris Young took another big swing by trading for Gore.
    — Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • And a big swing by the Boston Celtics, who moved on from a dynamic scoring guard for their center of the future.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Ted Sarandos has swung by, and David Zaslav is often sitting courtside.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 19 May 2026
  • Despite the cool start, that’s nearly a 30-degree swing by afternoon, with highs in the upper 70s.
    — Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Some other Mayday operative will swing by the diner to pick Daisy up soon, June informs her.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
  • On his way to the office, Buffett would swing by McDonald’s and let the stock market dictate his order.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Alternatively, swing by the vibey Pinto Bar, where the sidewalk tables fill up even on weekdays and the crowd skews youthful.
    — Lauren Cocking, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Combat winter’s constant temperature swings by using cotton as a soft, breathable layer.
    — Irina Grechko, InStyle, 17 Jan. 2026
  • Caliche’s For a cool treat after a long day in the park, swing by Caliche’s, which has locations in Alamogordo and Las Cruces.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Laika is also taking a swing by partnering on the film’s release with Fathom Entertainment.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
  • Naturally, when Paramount head honcho David Ellison swings by, everyone pops up and says hello to the boss.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
  • Most recently, the two swung by Honey's bar in Brooklyn, New York, for a friend's wedding celebration.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026
  • Gifford has made surprise appearances at Today Gifford still swings by Today on occasion.
    — Beth Sobol, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Checking external door locks, setting timers, and ensuring someone can swing by occasionally are all parts of a proactive home security plan.
    — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026
  • The large green circle on the river got some people to swing by to capture it by taking pictures and videos, like Carleen Wagner of Sharon Hill.
    — Chilekasi Adele, CBS News, 11 June 2026

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