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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
Cadets sophomore Pascal Zeruhn swam away with the 500-yard freestyle, winning the title by five and a half seconds.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Albarn swam in the Ganges, scattered his father’s ashes into its mythology.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
As the waters triumphed, dark fish swam up the steps of the Senate House.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Wilder splashed through the inflatable obstacle course at HydroDash at The Palawan Sentosa, swam in the infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, and learned about Peranakan culture during a private tour of The Intan, a tiny home museum filled with stories and antiques.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Vernon Hills junior Mya Brusso was in a sea of tranquility as many other gymnasts swam in a proverbial ocean of nerves during the state meet in Palatine.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
When the two swimmers clashed again in the 500 freestyle, defending champion Farlow swam out to a near three-second lead at one point.
—Aro Majumder, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
Albarn swam in the Ganges, scattered his father’s ashes into its mythology.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 27 Feb. 2026
As the waters triumphed, dark fish swam up the steps of the Senate House.
—Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
Wilder splashed through the inflatable obstacle course at HydroDash at The Palawan Sentosa, swam in the infinity pool at Marina Bay Sands, and learned about Peranakan culture during a private tour of The Intan, a tiny home museum filled with stories and antiques.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Vernon Hills junior Mya Brusso was in a sea of tranquility as many other gymnasts swam in a proverbial ocean of nerves during the state meet in Palatine.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2026
When the two swimmers clashed again in the 500 freestyle, defending champion Farlow swam out to a near three-second lead at one point.
—Aro Majumder, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swam
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Because of the gravitational influence of the Sun, and to a lesser extent Jupiter, on Earth’s daily rotation, Earth’s spin axis precesses, or moves in a circle, like a toy top spun on a table.—
Vahe Peroomian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pundit and podcaster has spun dozens of unfounded conspiracy theories since her rise from communications director at Charlie Kirk’s conservative youth group, Turning Point USA, to become a far-right digital force with a podcast audience of some 6 million.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prices have wavered since then, and gold’s value hovered below $5,200 an ounce on March 6.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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In 2025, the number of mobile connections hovered around 200 million for a population of 237 million people.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Wide receiver Puka Nacua and Davante Adams aren’t going anywhere, but the Tutu Atwell ship has officially sailed, and the Rams didn’t get much consistency out of their other three receivers last season.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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Bogaerts tried to finish the double play, but his throw sailed into the stands, bringing Marte home and pushing the lead to 2-0 on the error.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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Muschamp floated around to two different units during the viewing period, which mostly included individual drills for position groups.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Funding-wise, Giannoulias, who has been floated as a potential 2027 Chicago mayoral contender, had more than $6 million in his campaign coffers at the end of 2025, according to the Illinois State Board of Elections.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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While both candidates occupied the party’s progressive flank, Talarico presented himself as a Democrat who could speak the language of faith and values to voters who have drifted rightward in recent years.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Each photo op was capped off by explosive pyrotechnics yielding plumes of red and white smoke, which drifted toward the river and train tracks to the west across the backdrop of the Chicago skyline.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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