Synonyms of swim

swim 1 of 2

verb

ˈswim 

1

as in to spin

to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around

his head was swimming after he was given so much information on his first day at the new job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spin
• reel
• turn
• whirl
• swirl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collect
• settle
• calm
• steady

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sail
• float
• hover
• ride
• drift
• glide
• hang
• bob
• waft
• suspend
• poise
• buoy
• dangle
• raft
• balloon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sink
• settle
• dive
• plunge
• lunge
• dip
• submerge
• immerse
• submerse

swim

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noun

as in trance

a temporary state of unconsciousness

the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trance
• daze
• faint
• syncope
• blackout
• sleep
• stupor
• swoon
• knockout
• insensibility
• drowsiness
• narcosis
• somnolence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swim

Verb

Once Pancake started swimming stronger, pursuing food and keeping a diet filled with shrimp and clams, Pancake was cleared for release. — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 24 July 2026

The toxicology report could shed light on whether any substance may have incapacitated Wells from swimming to safety. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 July 2026

Noun

Outdoors, there’s an entire spread called Amazonia with a surf simulator (summer only), a whitewater river, sunning areas, a pool with swim grottos and a lazy river, and other features. — Gwen McClure, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026

The pair wore similar apparel, with Bloom in black swim shorts and Laemmel in a bikini and sunglasses. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026