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

Located at its sister resort, Hurawalhi Maldives, this incredible underwater restaurant serves a three-course meal while sea life swims by. — Katie Lockhart, Robb Report, 16 July 2026

The man swam into the ocean off Will Rogers State Beach and remained offshore for about 90 minutes, KTLA reported. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Noun

Research shows that swim lessons that are designed to meet the individual needs of autistic children and offer one-on-one support in a group setting successfully improve their swimming skills. — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

These semiconductor parts makers had always been sink-or-swim. — Jim Cramer, Contributor, CNBC, 16 July 2026