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as in spinning
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
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as in sailing
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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Recent Examples of swimming
On the day of the incident, Bowker headed to the River Wyre near a cricket club in Garstang with his friends, even though his parents, Andromeda and David, prohibited him from swimming there, the Lancashire Post reported.
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Artist Wyland, who hails from metro Detroit and is best known locally for his massive, iconic mural depicting swimming humpback whales on the side of downtown’s Broderick Building, returned to town last week for his 50th high school reunion.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Gleitze successfully crossed the channel on her eighth attempt, swimming from Cap Gris-Nez near Calais in France to the English coast in 15 hours and 15 minutes on October 7, 1927.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s ruled by Mars, who is currently swimming through the depths of Scorpio.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
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Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Artist Wyland, who hails from metro Detroit and is best known locally for his massive, iconic mural depicting swimming humpback whales on the side of downtown’s Broderick Building, returned to town last week for his 50th high school reunion.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Gleitze successfully crossed the channel on her eighth attempt, swimming from Cap Gris-Nez near Calais in France to the English coast in 15 hours and 15 minutes on October 7, 1927.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
It’s ruled by Mars, who is currently swimming through the depths of Scorpio.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swimming
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By comparison, Seoul Station tells us more about how the zombie virus began while also spinning a tight, impactful story centered on three compelling characters.—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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The trailer tees up his infatuation rom-com style before spinning into explosive action.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau might be in the cards for the most unexpected couple this year, but the new couple is sailing full steam ahead.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
13 Oct. 2025
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Centuries ago, a fleet of Spanish ships laden with gold, silver and jewels taken from the New World was sailing back to Spain when a hurricane wrecked the flotilla on July 31, 1715, spilling the treasures into the sea, according to the 1715 Fleet Society.—
Kate Payne,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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These sausage bites are the appetizer that will keep crowds hovering around the buffet table.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Disney+ churn rates had been steady at around 3-4 percent per month consistently this year, with churn rates at Hulu hovering at 4-5 percent per month.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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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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For architecture fans, the hotel can help set up journeys to pagods and temples over 700 years old; other excursions on offer include trips to floating fishing villages such as Cửa Vạn and Vung Viêng and ethical pearl cultivation.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rickwood, high in the right circle spotted a wide-open Zellers gliding down the opposite side of the slot.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
13 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the aluminum plates coated in ceramic amp up even heat distribution, gliding through hair without snagging.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to Reuters, 58 reports describe Teslas blowing through red lights, drifting into the wrong lanes and even crashing at intersections.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Under Massimiliano Allegri, Pulisic now operates closer to goal in a narrower, inside-channel role — drifting between the lines as a second striker or advanced No 10.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Swimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swimming. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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