Pronunciation: /swɪŋ steɪt/
noun A state in a political election where the outcome is uncertain and could swing either way between different political parties.
A1 A swing state is a state where the political support of the voters can go either way.
A2 During the election, candidates focus a lot of attention on swing states to try to win over undecided voters.
B1 Ohio is often considered a swing state because it has a history of voting for both Republican and Democratic candidates.
B2 In a swing state like Florida, the outcome of the election can be unpredictable due to the diverse political views of its residents.
C1 Campaign strategists carefully analyze swing state demographics to tailor their messaging and outreach efforts.
C2 The swing state of Pennsylvania has a significant impact on the overall outcome of the presidential election due to its large number of electoral votes.
formal The presidential candidates are focusing their campaigns on winning over swing states.
informal I heard Ohio is a swing state this election.
slang Swing states can really shake things up in an election.
figurative In the world of politics, swing states are like the undecided voters of the country.
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