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as in hovered
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
there appeared to be an oily film swimming on the water
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Recent Examples of swam
Vanderhoof swam the man back to the dock to be reunited with his pet.
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David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The four swam to the eastern part of the Chandeleur Islands, where they were stranded for hours as the ordeal left them tired.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Forward Logan Stankoven golfed, while linemate Blake swam in his pool.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 21 May 2026
One whale traveled just over 9,300 miles (15,000 kilometers), outranking previous recordholders including a humpback that swam from Colombia to Zanzibar.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Cal Fire said California State Parks lifeguards swam from Greyhound State Beach CA State Parks with lifeguards and AMR responded.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The original oceanic adventure was released only a decade ago, and the second movie swam into theaters in November 2024.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 May 2026
Crisp swam up to over a dozen people in the wave pool that day and placed his hands on their buttocks, according to Ada County Deputy Prosecutor Brittany Ford, who was referring to surveillance footage reviewed by law enforcement.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Jerry swam strongly for three or four minutes, then rolled over on his back and floated.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The four swam to the eastern part of the Chandeleur Islands, where they were stranded for hours as the ordeal left them tired.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Forward Logan Stankoven golfed, while linemate Blake swam in his pool.
—Sean Gentille, New York Times, 21 May 2026
One whale traveled just over 9,300 miles (15,000 kilometers), outranking previous recordholders including a humpback that swam from Colombia to Zanzibar.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Cal Fire said California State Parks lifeguards swam from Greyhound State Beach CA State Parks with lifeguards and AMR responded.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 May 2026
The original oceanic adventure was released only a decade ago, and the second movie swam into theaters in November 2024.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 13 May 2026
Crisp swam up to over a dozen people in the wave pool that day and placed his hands on their buttocks, according to Ada County Deputy Prosecutor Brittany Ford, who was referring to surveillance footage reviewed by law enforcement.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 7 May 2026
Jerry swam strongly for three or four minutes, then rolled over on his back and floated.
—Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swam
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Silencing Highlanders hitters Carson junior Isabella Campos effectively spun her curve ball and kept Granada Hills off balance.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The Barcelona moviehouse had been decorated for the occasion; the cryptic Scottish duo’s hexagonal logo was projected on the walls and spun on circular screens set into the ceiling.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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On the post-earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris called out record gas sales as prices hovered around four-year highs on supply disruptions due to the Iran war.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Imax’s stock is nearing $40 a share after the news broke about a potential sale, but the company hovered in the $20 range for much of 2025.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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Sánchez, during a mound visit in the sixth inning with Toronto down 6-0, appeared to engage with fans and wave his glove before an object sailed from the outfield and hit his right arm.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Where Joie De Vivre Sails Since launching in 2017, Joie De Vivre has primarily sailed the Seine from Paris to Normandy and back.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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As darkness hit, torch lamps were lit, and music floated by from a speaker system.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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While her comments this week suggested her path to the Oval Office may be narrowing, Michigan GOP strategist Jason Cabel Roe noted that Whitmer has recently been floated as a potential future president of Michigan State University, her alma mater.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
31 May 2026
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Topics of conversation drifted around at first like lazy clouds.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Sand has amassed a formidable campaign fund, cultivated a moderate image, and emphasized his rural background in a state that has steadily drifted rightward over the last decade.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
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“Swam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swam. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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