swing by
phrasal 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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Look for fun little nods like the ship's name behind the bar, and swing by here for some great music during the day.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
For something more casual, swing by Funk, a trendy hangout spot serving a rotating menu of pastries—from saffron buns to pistachio cruffins—alongside daily soups and Scandi-inspired smoked fish sandwiches.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
More specifically, Davis was doing a book signing at the Upper West Side Shakespeare & Company and their mutual publicist suggested Wands swing by.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Ramsey County residents can contact a recycling company or swing by the Household Hazardous Waste site in St. Paul.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Patriots officially announce front office hirings, promotions So, swing by July 30, or Aug. 1-3 or for the Pats' joint practice with the Eagles on Aug. 13.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
If in town on Thursday evening, swing by to enjoy live music and peruse the house seafood menu.
—Kayla Stewart, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2024
Before or after — or midway through — the hunt, swing by Russian River Brewing for a pint of Pliny or to sample your way through the line-up.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
While in town, be sure and swing by the Aspen Thrift Shop (also 75 years old) for Louboutin shoes and Prada ski gear at a fraction of their original price.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
For something more casual, swing by Funk, a trendy hangout spot serving a rotating menu of pastries—from saffron buns to pistachio cruffins—alongside daily soups and Scandi-inspired smoked fish sandwiches.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
More specifically, Davis was doing a book signing at the Upper West Side Shakespeare & Company and their mutual publicist suggested Wands swing by.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Ramsey County residents can contact a recycling company or swing by the Household Hazardous Waste site in St. Paul.
—Axios Twin Cities, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
Patriots officially announce front office hirings, promotions So, swing by July 30, or Aug. 1-3 or for the Pats' joint practice with the Eagles on Aug. 13.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
If in town on Thursday evening, swing by to enjoy live music and peruse the house seafood menu.
—Kayla Stewart, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2024
Before or after — or midway through — the hunt, swing by Russian River Brewing for a pint of Pliny or to sample your way through the line-up.
—Amber Turpin, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
While in town, be sure and swing by the Aspen Thrift Shop (also 75 years old) for Louboutin shoes and Prada ski gear at a fraction of their original price.
—Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2024
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“Swing by.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swing%20by. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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