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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
As well as classic roller coasters, including a 41-year-old wooden coaster, and child-friendly attractions — with a total of 58 rides — the resort boasts swimming and camping facilities, a championship 18-hole golf course and a mining museum within the grounds.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Wear a life jacket when swimming in or paddling on the water.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
From my Pinterest feed to yacht clubs to the streets of downtown Brooklyn, this spring’s fashion scene is swimming in this controversial shoe style.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Crystal River Manatees might not be described as 'beautiful,' but swimming with one in clear aquamarine water is certainly a beautiful only-in-Florida experience.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Wear a life jacket when swimming in or paddling on the water.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026
From my Pinterest feed to yacht clubs to the streets of downtown Brooklyn, this spring’s fashion scene is swimming in this controversial shoe style.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge Crystal River Manatees might not be described as 'beautiful,' but swimming with one in clear aquamarine water is certainly a beautiful only-in-Florida experience.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swimming
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Researchers in Germany have developed a new drone interceptor that uses thin metal chains to disable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) midair by tangling their spinning rotors.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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Gordon says United may be spinning the story.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The ban will affect passengers sailing on Utopia of the Seas, which visits Nassau on Tuesday, plus Oasis of the Seas and Wonder of the Seas in port at CocoCay.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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At the time of publication, the ship is sailing on a three- to four-day journey that began the evening of May 6 from Cape Verde to the Canary Islands, where Spanish authorities have agreed to assist the imperiled vessel.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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With interest rates hovering above 20% on many cards, carrying a balance even for a few months can quickly snowball.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, with Apple’s market cap hovering around $4 trillion, that 10% stake could theoretically be worth more than $400 billion.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Some disc golf discs have extra features that can range from being glow-in-the-dark to floating when landing in water.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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China has continued to purchase Iranian oil during the conflict, analysts say, still importing well over a million barrels per day last month – drawing down stock from floating storage already in Asia and unaffected by the US naval blockade of Hormuz.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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The track features Paul Wall and finds Lil’ Boat gliding over production from Bronson and Daringer with ease.—
Mikey Fresh,
VIBE.com,
4 May 2026
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Moreover, the missile uses a gliding approach to reach its target.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Walking too spread out, stopping short, or drifting without direction creates instant friction.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Arsenal went on a brilliant run in the autumn, winning 10 games in a row while City were drifting.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Swimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swimming. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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