swing by

verb

swung by; swinging by; swings by
US, informal
: to make a brief visit
I'll swing by after work to drop off the paperwork.

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Boston took one of Monday’s biggest swings by acquiring catchers Adley Rutschman and Jake Rogers from the Baltimore Orioles. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026 Try this formula for a low-key coffee date, a day of shopping, or a casual swing by the office. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 18 July 2026 Many types of bees, nectar-feeding moths, and hummingbirds may swing by as well. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 July 2026 Patrons described it as the kind of friendly business where groceries could be bought on credit and friends could swing by on Friday for karaoke night. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for swing by

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