swans

present tense third-person singular of swan

Example Sentences

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  • When the door opens, Bear strolls in, his front leg covered in paint—clear evidence of his accidental mischief.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
  • In New York City, Sydney Sweeney strolls through Bryant Park with entertainment investor beau Scooter Braun, while Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish take to the streets to film new episodes of Law and Order.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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  • But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • Light snow lingers into the evening.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
  • But beverages that contain THC don’t hit like alcohol, instead causing a sensation that’s more like a slow exhale that lingers just long enough to make the room feel softer, the music warmer and your friends a little funnier.
    Timothy DePeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Swans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swans. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.

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