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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
After storms or heavy rain, the department recommends not swimming or drinking from any freshwater streams or ponds to prevent bacterial infections.
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
In the clip, posted by Juls Piles (@julspiles), the 21-year-old can be seen swimming away from a boat to retrieve her floatie in the sea, when her brother suddenly spots a shark in the water.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Some individuals swimming today may have hatched before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Oceanside Lifeguard Division urged the public to use caution when entering the ocean, particularly when lifeguards are not on duty, and to avoid swimming alone.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
In the clip, posted by Juls Piles (@julspiles), the 21-year-old can be seen swimming away from a boat to retrieve her floatie in the sea, when her brother suddenly spots a shark in the water.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Some individuals swimming today may have hatched before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
The Oceanside Lifeguard Division urged the public to use caution when entering the ocean, particularly when lifeguards are not on duty, and to avoid swimming alone.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swimming
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Misa is a beautiful skater with some quiet explosiveness and a real knack for weaving, cutting, turning and spinning in control of the puck to either shake defenders under pressure in the offensive or defensive zone or slip past them in transition with his speed and agility.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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After a brief tour, Cohen and I donned motorcycle helmets and went for a ride, spinning through the cobble and paved roads and bike lanes on Infinite Machines’ new e-bike, the Olto.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Valid for British Isles Explorer itineraries sailing in 2026 or 2027, or for another itinerary and extension of equal or lesser value—within the same stateroom category or lower—during the same period, if the itinerary and extension offered is not available.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Another bulk carrier, the Mac Hope, identifying itself as sailing under Chinese ownership and with a Chinese crew, also transited the strait on Monday, MarineTraffic data show.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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On platforms like PredictIt, traders have overwhelmingly favored Fuller, with confidence hovering near certainty levels in recent days.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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As of Tuesday, crude oil prices were hovering around $110 per barrel, according to Business Insider.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Documents from Department of Environmental Protection noted, and smelled, floating fuel visible beneath the tanks.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Earlier in the day, Gunn took to social media to rebut an item from Deadline floating names that had allegedly tested for the role.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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One of my favorites was an oil-on-wood-panel work by the young talent Lau Yin Yeung titled Ferry gliding through the sea of fog.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The Moon is gliding into your 3rd House of Discussions, encouraging thoughtful messages that show patience and explain your intentions for upcoming events.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Conley noted that the car was drifting in its lane and had a license plate obscured.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even college football is drifting toward a more fragmented, paywalled future.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Swimming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swimming. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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