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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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The ability to swim in the ocean or skate on a frozen lake is a gift, a license to partake in some of the joys of being alive.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
So does Kelly, who is the swim coach for the Prairie Village Piranhas, a summer youth swim team.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Alligator vs python: Video shows gator chomp on invasive snake, swim away with it in its jaws
See aggressive wildlife?
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The ability to swim in the ocean or skate on a frozen lake is a gift, a license to partake in some of the joys of being alive.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2025
Noun
Weekend hours for open swim include 11 a.m. to dusk Saturdays and from 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays throughout the rest of August.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025
So does Kelly, who is the swim coach for the Prairie Village Piranhas, a summer youth swim team.
—Debra Skodack, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swim
Verb
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Kernels of reality and anecdote spun into gospel and motif by media and politicians rooting for the failure of cities.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In a day and age where the trend cycle seems to always be spinning, a keen fashion sense is rare.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Vineyard Haven Ferry sails year-round from Woods Hole on the southwestern tip of Cape Cod, and crosses Vineyard Sound in just 45 minutes.—
Catherine Dunwoody,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The ship was sailing to Messina, Sicily from Kotor, Montenegro and was right off the coast of Italy when the incident occurred, leaving it to drift for a short period of time, according to CruiseMapper.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But don’t be fooled by the red planet’s Venusian trance.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The concept explores how dreamers fall into cycles of sleepless obsession, chasing the figure across dreams in an endless trance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 July 2025
Verb
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The city celebrated in style with players and fans floating down the river on barges.—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Yonah described how the girls were floating unconscious in the water, their life jackets keeping them afloat, as their father—who does not know how to swim—scraped up his hands, feet and back trying to save them.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Three drones hovered over the facility during CNN’s visit, according to local officials.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Florida’s natural springs with year-round refreshing temperatures, hovering around 72 degrees Fahrenheit, that are sprinkled throughout the northern and central parts of the state.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Enchanting the Club Silencio audience with a powerfully emotional performance, Del Rio’s character faints (or worse) and crumples to the stage floor as the song hits its crescendo.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Saiko rode an elevator to the second floor and entered Suite 4A, a large room filled with exercise equipment.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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If Wilson plays well, the Giants will stick to Plan A, which is riding the veteran and allowing Dart to develop behind the scenes.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, if the blood pressure is too low, fainting (syncope) may occur.4 Fainting is a transient loss of consciousness caused by a decrease in oxygen and nutrients reaching the brain.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
2 Aug. 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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“Swim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swim. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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