1
Swede
a
: a native or inhabitant of Sweden
b
: a person of Swedish descent
2
chiefly British
: rutabaga
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Forsberg, a Swede, is enjoying his moment in the sun presently.
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
And last weekend the Gophers got a commitment for next season from Alex Lofgren, a 6-foot-4 Swede currently playing for Fargo in the USHL.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The 27-year-old Swede has scored six goals in his past seven appearances for club and country.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
With Powell out, Spoelstra inserted Larsson in his starting group, giving the second-year Swede his 49th start this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Swedes Simon Holmstrom and Emil Heineman also scored for the Islanders, who have won two in a row since losing three of their previous four.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The move accelerates the transition of Träff, a Swede who has been competing in the second-tier pro league Allsvenskan in his native country, to North America.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Swedes can smell recyclables in a trash bin from 30 yards.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 13 Apr. 2026
And last weekend the Gophers got a commitment for next season from Alex Lofgren, a 6-foot-4 Swede currently playing for Fargo in the USHL.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2026
The 27-year-old Swede has scored six goals in his past seven appearances for club and country.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The Czechs and Swedes defended their home turf to claim two of the final spots in the World Cup field with victories in playoffs Tuesday.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
With Powell out, Spoelstra inserted Larsson in his starting group, giving the second-year Swede his 49th start this season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Swedes Simon Holmstrom and Emil Heineman also scored for the Islanders, who have won two in a row since losing three of their previous four.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
The move accelerates the transition of Träff, a Swede who has been competing in the second-tier pro league Allsvenskan in his native country, to North America.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Swedes can smell recyclables in a trash bin from 30 yards.
—Inga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
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“Swede.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swede. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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