swats 1 of 2

plural of swat

swats

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of swat

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of swats
Verb
And when Melbourne still attempts to challenge the two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Wilson swats it away with ease. Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swats
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swats
Noun
  • A couple of good back slaps and thumps from the adoring crowd.
    Nick Miller, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.
    DAVID AMSDEN, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • That conflict comes to a head in the middle of campus in the film’s most intense scene, as Alma verbally belittles and demeans her until Maggie snaps and suddenly smacks her mentor.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Andor hates him on sight, which only intensifies when Berend smacks around his mother and tears up the apartment looking for proof that Klára has deceived the boy with idealized fictions about his origins.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Since then, dating has moved to apps and algorithms, to swipes and screens.
    Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Belif’s Aqua Bomb Cooling Eye Gel, a Best of Beauty Award winner, delivers a burst of cooling hydration to refresh tired eyes, reduce puffiness, and brighten dark circles in just a few easy swipes.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • That said, Dexter’s signature burger knocks it out of the park, with two uber-beefy, coarsely ground patties and a lightly sweet and super fluffy bun, plus American cheese, thin pickle slices, red onion and dijonnaise.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Gap High-Rise Cuffed Wide-Leg Jeans Gap’s denim collection always knocks it out of the park, and these cuffed wide-leg jeans are no exception.
    Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This week, Megan Thee Stallion enters her lover girl era, Hayley Williams throws it back to Paramore’s After Laughter heyday with a funky love song, and Demi Lovato hits the club or her new not-that-deep studio album.
    Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2025
  • New Delhi pollution hits five-year high Air pollution in New Delhi hit a five-year high this week, as Diwali fireworks combined with farming fires to shroud the city in a toxic haze.
    Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • While critics may feel Baumbach is pulling his punches, Oscars voters could appreciate that spirit of generosity toward those in the movie business.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Early in the contest, Toronto’s big punches arrived.
    Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Continue reading … BAD PRESS – President slams ABC host for 'inappropriate' treatment of VP in heated exchange.
    , FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Makadia's team investigated what happens when a spacecraft slams into an asteroid, and found that not all impact sites are created equal.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Deeper down the road the slap of the drooping tropical tree branches against the windshield are like punishing whacks to the face for trying to force a metaphor.
    Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Brush off hair and debris from the surface, then give it a few whacks against the inside of the trash can to knock out some of the dust.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Swats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swats. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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