1
[present participle of swim]
: that swims
a swimming bird
2
[gerund of swim]
: adapted to or used in or for swimming
Examples of swimming in a Sentence
Noun
I am going swimming later today.
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Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In fact, the term athlete’s foot comes from its prevalence among athletes, who spend a lot of time walking barefoot in locker rooms, shared bathrooms or showers, and around swimming pools.4
Athlete’s foot spreads when uninfected skin comes into contact with infected skin.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Aug. 2025
Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The company said its robots — capable of flying, swimming and climbing critical infrastructure — use cameras and sensors to condense a three-month process down to as little as two days.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
In a new twist, the other half would operate as a non-swimming, staffed beach.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
In fact, the term athlete’s foot comes from its prevalence among athletes, who spend a lot of time walking barefoot in locker rooms, shared bathrooms or showers, and around swimming pools.4
Athlete’s foot spreads when uninfected skin comes into contact with infected skin.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Health officials have warned people in Southern California about unsafe swimming conditions at Los Angeles-area beaches as the region grapples with scorching and dangerous temperatures.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
The company said its robots — capable of flying, swimming and climbing critical infrastructure — use cameras and sensors to condense a three-month process down to as little as two days.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Swimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swimming. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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