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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
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Before all of this, Kuhn loved to walk and swim.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Former Roanoke women's swim captain Lily Mullens, who led an athlete revolt against the program in 2023 that culminated in a press conference and lawsuit, told Fox News Digital her reaction to Spanberger's answer.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Based on the true story of Mercedes Gleitze, who in 1927 became the first British woman to swim the English Channel.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
Before all of this, Kuhn loved to walk and swim.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Jeff always seems like he’s just got done with the most satisfying swim in the ocean.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Former Roanoke women's swim captain Lily Mullens, who led an athlete revolt against the program in 2023 that culminated in a press conference and lawsuit, told Fox News Digital her reaction to Spanberger's answer.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swim
Verb
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Max spins Schadenfreude circles around Christian before towing him back to the boat with another Jet Ski.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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The material is washed, processed locally into balls, flakes and/or pellets that meet European industrial standards, and then spun into a high-grade thread, without blending with virgin plastic or chemical additives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The former ocean liner, which sailed from the 1930s to the 1960s, now serves as a floating hotel and offers paranormal after-hours tours.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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After leaving La Navidad, Columbus sailed along the north coast of Hispaniola and discovered a new settlement, La Isabela.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chamomile softens the flame, vanilla sweetens the smoke, and the result is all loving, never strange… a total trance.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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My deep tissue massage using warm basalt stones and a local scrub made with salt from the nearby ponds left me in a dreamlike trance.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Many analysts had speculated Milei would, once the election was out of the way, tilt toward a floating currency — alleviating pressure on the nation’s trade position.—
Daniel Flatley,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The main floor includes a chef's kitchen, floating staircase and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And of course, in the midst of my daze, my phone began buzzing incessantly.—
Karine Jean-Pierre,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
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Over the past few years, Teasdale has grown to embrace the slow mornings and simple comforts that come with being a homebody, and Moisturizer, Wet Leg’s bright, celestial second album, captures small-hours moments, sofa snogs and falling into the buoyant daze of doing nothing all day.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Javier Mascherano’s side took firm control in the 62nd minute when Messi, hovering deep, fed overlapping fullback Ian Fray down the right, and the Jamaican international’s cross was perfectly headed home by Tadeo Allende.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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After midnight on September 30th, helicopters hovered above a large Chicago apartment building, and heavily armored agents rappelled from the choppers onto the roof.—
Veralyn Williams,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This quiz is not for the faint of fandom.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If your loved one faints from hypoglycemia, give them a glucagon injection according to their healthcare provider’s instructions.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There’s a good deal of pressure riding on Dart’s shoulders.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Rispoli rode Journalism that day and was aboard for all seven of his starts this year – wins in the San Felipe, Santa Anita Derby, Preakness and Haskell, and seconds in the Kentucky Derby, Belmont and, most recently, the Pacific Classic at Del Mar.—
Jay Posner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Swim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swim. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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