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as in to sail
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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as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness
the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim
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Recent Examples of swim
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
But on Saturday, McIntosh was back on top of the world after swimming a 3:54.18.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
In between those two historic swims, McIntosh also improved on her Canadian record in the 800 freestyle, with a time of 8:05.07.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Seattle’s chances of advancing to the quarterfinals aren’t much better than a salmon swimming on land.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
But on Saturday, McIntosh was back on top of the world after swimming a 3:54.18.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Noun
Juan Garcia and his 11-year-old son, Aaron, prepared for a swim a little farther down the shore.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2025
In between those two historic swims, McIntosh also improved on her Canadian record in the 800 freestyle, with a time of 8:05.07.
—Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swim
Verb
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Versant, which will be lead by CEO Mark Lazarus when Comcast spins the company off later this year, has been building up a corporate structure — with several executives coming from NBCU’s news operations.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
18 June 2025
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The iconic address’ upstairs is all about pitchers of local wheat ales and country DJs spinning Morgan Wallen hits, yet the basement steakhouse is where the sweet tunes from the sizzling stovetop can be heard.—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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American Pilots Are Backing Israel’s Drone Defense, Netanyahu Says New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Upgrade Now Makes Sense Under the old system, a cruiser who sailed frequently over many years earned lifetime Diamond status based on nights at sea.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The music ranges widely and might include Italo disco, trance, house and dark techno.—
Valeriya Safronova,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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While Anoushka’s work is still rooted in the age-old classical traditions of India, her trilogy deftly incorporates elements of trance, ambient and other more contemporary Western electronic music styles to create an often-melancholic old world/new world synthesis.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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Natural light will fill the space courtesy of a skylight, and a floating natural stone staircase will connect the suite’s two levels – or passengers can opt to ride the private elevator.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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The alien designs are suitably weird and inspired, from the mind-reading floating manta ray Questa (Jameela Jamil) to the rock monster Tegmen (Matthias Schweighöfer).—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
17 June 2025
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Oil prices need to hover around $65 a barrel for energy producers to profitably drill new wells, according to another Dallas Fed survey.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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The heat index hovered around 100 degrees for several hours.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
Noun
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And no one in these countries faints from such statements, does not remember the law and international law, humanity and human rights.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
15 Aug. 2024
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With deep industry experience, a sharp eye for inefficiency, and a product grounded in reality, Johnson isn’t just riding the creator economy wave.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Former President Joe Biden's DOJ, riding a wave of anti-corporatism on the left, proposed a far-reaching set of remedies that strayed well beyond the original case.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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Redford, the host and producer of his weekly podcast, Vet Life, added heart disease and heart arrhythmias—where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm—can also cause syncope.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
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About 40% of adults will experience vasovagal syncope in their lifetime.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 June 2025
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“Swim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swim. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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