swallows 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of swallow

swallows

2 of 2

noun

plural of swallow
as in gulps
the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time drank the cool refreshing water in two swallows and held out her cup for more

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Recent Examples of swallows
Verb
Taroko Gorge, however, carves breathtaking grandeur from marble stone; a natural cathedral of cliffs, where suspension bridges sway above rapids and swallows dart through narrow canyons. Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Neurocysticercosis occurs after a person swallows pork tapeworm eggs, according to the CDC. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025 If a child swallows a button battery, experts recommend parents give them two teaspoons of honey every 10 minutes on their way to the hospital to coat the throat and reduce the risk of serious injury. Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024 Less than a month into her second gig at a jewelry store, Joan impulsively swallows a handful of sparkling diamonds. Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swallows
Verb
  • In the TikTok video, Ella lies with her arms at her sides and stifles a giggle.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
  • This stifles innovation as well as open communication.
    Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Similar to the leadoff batter beginning with a home run in baseball, the senior setter/right-side hitter believes that an ace sets a certain tone in volleyball.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Over time this eats away at your confidence and cause even the most talented and ambitious of entrepreneurs to play small rather than expand.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Here’s what Wright eats, and suggests to others, for a long and healthy life.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Amnesty also argues that the ban suppresses expression across the wider pro-Palestinian movement, an assertion that the government rebukes.
    Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The extent to which AI directly suppresses job growth is difficult to determine, but the perception of instability is real.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • While districts currently have cellphone policies, Michigan needs a statewide policy that sets a minimum statewide standard and takes some pressure off of teachers, Tisdel said.
    Clara Hendrickson, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile in New York, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, attend the US Open while Lola Tung takes a leisurely afternoon stroll.
    Brendan Le, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As Venice wraps up and festival-goers take the final sips of their spritzes, here are five takeaways from the floating city.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, fans looking for a punch of protein don’t have to miss out on seasonal sips as limited-time flavors like pumpkin and pecan will be available, too.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • State a belief that goes against what everyone accepts as true.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Today, the plant rents dumpsters out to customers and accepts precious metals, electronics, materials that contain iron and other waste.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The sturdy steel frame holds up to 650 pounds, while the insulated cup holders cool and keep drinks within reach.
    Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Keep in mind that these are only suitable for cold drinks and must be hand-washed.
    Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

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“Swallows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swallows. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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