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as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
the horse's tail swishes after every jump
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
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Recent Examples of swish
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
The attention to detail has been second to none, from the Enterprise-D bridge to the classic 'swish' doors.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
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Noun
Swish swish sounds like it is written by 8 yr old kid or Donald Trump.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Verb
Curry couldn’t connect on the long feed from Durant but finished with 16 points while attempting more shots than anyone else, including one from the halfcourt line that swished through the net.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2025
The attention to detail has been second to none, from the Enterprise-D bridge to the classic 'swish' doors.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Co-produced by Spain’s RTVE and TV3 with Sweden’s SVT, Germany’s NDR and Finland’s YLE, the eight-part comedy is set in a swish upper middle-class community in the placid hills outside Barcelona.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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Indeed, on Thursday in Basel, a small group of protesters blew whistles and waved flags to disrupt one of Raphael’s public rehearsals.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Bring your own watercraft and wear a personal flotation device and whistle.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The asymmetrical flap and the dark and light brown color blocking add a modern touch to the classic front-button silhouette.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2025
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The flap underscores growing tensions between Trump’s trade policy and corporate America, with the former increasingly coloring earnings calls and guidance suspensions across a broad range of sectors, from snacks and soda to semiconductors.—
Catherine Baab,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some of the injured were being taken to hospital in ambulances, and in another video, a loud hissing sound can be heard before a blast hits a few feet away from a crowd of bicyclists.—
Mushtaq Yusufzai,
NBC news,
6 May 2025
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The door is heard to open with a whoosh and a hissing sound, but neither the door nor the plane exterior are shown in the aftermath.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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An audience of about 75—who all seemed to be locals, except for me and a Dutch couple—roared and cheered as a gifted dancer named David Nieto shook the stage in a whir of heel stomps, wrist flicks, and head snaps.—
Christopher Bagley,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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And if your mom loves action flicks and/or Keanu Reeves by chance?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The simple yet stylish design lends itself to almost any outfit, so these sandals can be worn with pants, dresses, or shorts.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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While some sandals can lean on the casual, informal side, these stylish ones are sophisticated enough for all types of events and occasions.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The mixer also comes with a whisk for whipping cream or sauces.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Beyond artists like Catlett and Biggers – who have earned renown as influential masters, but not the art market compensation of their white peers – The Bronx Museum shines a spotlight on emerging artists whose work challenges cultural and social norms and whisks viewers out of their comfort zones.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Happ’s oblique bothered him the most when attempting to swing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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In between the European trips, Biden had swung back to the United States to be at home in Wilmington, Delaware, for the verdict of his son Hunter Biden's guns case trial.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Juliet Holy Pointed-Toe Chunky Block Heels Midi dresses and pointed-toe heels are a match made in heaven, as evidenced by Oprah’s fashionable look.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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As the global appeal of Lambrusco has grown, more of Emilia-Romagna’s winemakers have turned their vineyards into fashionable destinations.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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