swashes 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of swash
1
as in splashes
to move with a splashing motion waves gently swashing against the shore

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2
as in sloshes
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets every bump in the road swashed a little more of my soda on the car's upholstery

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swashes

2 of 2

noun

plural of swash

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Verb
  • Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The bulls got a dovish turn from the Federal Reserve without much noticeable slowing in growth, with stock indexes at a record, credit markets blissfully sedate and capital investments running in torrents into the economy.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • This chill that ripples through my skin might be nothing.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Swashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swashes. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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