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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
The same article mentions that as a youth, Mundt swam at Lakeside Swim Club, 2010 Trevilian Way, a popular outdoor swimming facility in Louisville's Highland neighborhood, which has produced several Olympic swimmers.
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
One swam under her boat and popped its head up right next to her.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Last week, a 13-year-old boy swam for hours to shore to get help for his mother and siblings after the family was swept out to sea.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Owen also swam on the winning 200 medley and 400 free relay teams.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Just two weeks ago, a coyote apparently swam across the bay to Alcatraz Island.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The pool was installed during the Administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who swam to maintain his strength after his paralysis.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The coyote likely swam over a mile to get there.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Prior to March 2020, guests at La Selva swam in the lagoon.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
One swam under her boat and popped its head up right next to her.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
Last week, a 13-year-old boy swam for hours to shore to get help for his mother and siblings after the family was swept out to sea.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
Owen also swam on the winning 200 medley and 400 free relay teams.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Just two weeks ago, a coyote apparently swam across the bay to Alcatraz Island.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The pool was installed during the Administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who swam to maintain his strength after his paralysis.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2026
The coyote likely swam over a mile to get there.
—Amanda Hari, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
Prior to March 2020, guests at La Selva swam in the lagoon.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swam
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Adventurous souls tried tackling a rotating rock-climbing wall, which slowly spun as the climber stretched for the blue, pink and purple holds.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2026
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Great Britain had to win to stay alive for the medal round, and won on an amazing throw by skip Rebecca Morrison, who banked her stone off a wide blocking stone and spun it right.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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The lead hovered around that level for the remainder of the contest before the final horn heralded the Gophers’ 20th victory of the season.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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As per a press release, the discovery began with a basilica, as archaeologists hovered around this construction from the 4th century.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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There were no injuries reported or marine pollution observed, and the ship safely sailed into port with the help of four tugboats, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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Reddick made a huge surge with an assist from teammate Riley Herbst, made contact with Elliott that caused Elliott to crash, then sailed past to give Jordan a victory in NASCAR's biggest event of the year.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Proposals being floated by DFL senators and representatives include a bill to give Minnesotans more power to sue federal agents for constitutional violations, a local ban on masks for federal agents, and protections against immigration enforcement in locations like schools, hospitals and day cares.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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Trump recently floated a new June deadline for an agreement to be made to end the war.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Feb. 2026
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Net-a-porter and Mr Porter veterans Heather Kaminetsky and Toby Bateman have assembled their teams, set their strategies and begun rewriting the sites’ music for a new generation, and for one-time fans who may have drifted away.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Big Ten drifted from Chicago to Omaha.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Swam.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swam. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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