Synonyms of swimming

swimming

verb

present participle of swim

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spinning
• whirling
• turning
• swirling
• reeling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collecting
• calming
• settling
• steadying

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sailing
• hovering
• floating
• gliding
• drifting
• riding
• bobbing
• hanging
• wafting
• dangling
• poising
• suspending
• rafting
• buoying
• ballooning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sinking
• settling
• diving
• plunging
• lunging
• dipping
• submerging
• immersing
• submersing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swimming

The Accents Perhaps even more than the gigantic thing swimming in the ocean eating people, the thick Newfoundland accents are Below’s standout feature. — Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026

Forecasters also expect strong rip currents and dangerous waves, which increase the risk of drowning for people swimming at the beach. — Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Stephens is also running cross country for West Orange, and swimming with the Southwest Stars Swim Club. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

The models were swimming upstream through the crowd, the only people on the rooftop apparently going in the wrong direction. — Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026

Maybe going on a walk with one of my girlfriends, relaxing, being outside, swimming in a lake, maybe doing an activity and maybe just going for a really nice dinner. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

The shark then bit him a second time before swimming away, according to reports. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Lundy and her care team periodically change the water flow rates in the tanks so the baby frogs grow strong limbs and are accustomed to swimming in different conditions. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

According to a source, attendees were given hats featuring her initials, and a photo of the actress was displayed on a large screen with dolphins swimming in the ocean behind her, a nod to her passion for marine conservation. — Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026