SWOOSH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈswüsh

Definition of swoosh

as in to pour

to flow out in great quantities or with force water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose

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Recent Examples of swoosh

Verb

Script is finding new life in after-school clubs where students can learn to loop and swoosh their handwriting. — Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2026 But it can easily be lifted away, swooshed through the air, and opened up to be interacted with. — Kim Snaith, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025

Noun

The Nike Book 2 McDonald’s sneakers, which are white and adorned with turquoise arches swooshes, which become available June 2. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 May 2026 Crispy tostada shells get a swoosh of smoky chipotle mayo, plus fanned slices of juicy mango and creamy avocado. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swoosh

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But this isn’t because of potential health risks or adverse effects in-flight—cabin crew simply dislike pouring it because of its excessive fizziness.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
The loss to the Oilers was the Hawks’ fifth straight, and pouring salt on the wound was the fact Dickinson and Murphy assisted on the last goal against their former team.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

Earlier in the tournament, the BBC said the number of people streaming its World Cup highlights had increased by 197 per cent compared to Euro 2024, for example.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The New Mexico Open, featuring a $100,000 purse, will be streamed digitally from September 14-16.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of stream

Noun

Both halves zip shut, unlike many suitcases, which either have a zippered divider on only one side or rely solely on compression pads, leaving items partially exposed.

— Morgan Ashley Parker, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2026
The drone zips along a pre-programmed grid for 15 minutes, capturing up to 3,000 measurements.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

Definition of zip

Verb

But each time, the team jetted back to Kansas City to recover at the Inn at Meadowbrook.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
The walls of huts on dusty landscapes in the Lost Legends are weathered, characters' clothing is visibly dirty from jetting around the galaxy and helmets are battle damaged.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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