as in nicely
in a pleasing way
the rehearsals were going swimmingly until half the cast came down with the flu
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Recent Examples of swimmingly
Seems like things are going swimmingly with these two.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Bediako isn’t the first player whose attempt to head back to college after going pro hasn’t gone swimmingly.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Exam goes swimmingly Behind-the-scenes details included a routine wellness exam of Apollo, a bowmouth guitarfish.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Marcelo Bielsa will return to Leeds Things don’t seem to be going swimmingly for Marcelo Bielsa as head coach of Uruguay’s national team.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Bediako isn’t the first player whose attempt to head back to college after going pro hasn’t gone swimmingly.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Exam goes swimmingly Behind-the-scenes details included a routine wellness exam of Apollo, a bowmouth guitarfish.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Marcelo Bielsa will return to Leeds Things don’t seem to be going swimmingly for Marcelo Bielsa as head coach of Uruguay’s national team.
—Nick Miller, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swimmingly
Adverb
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This trailer, however, has a homey design with fittings that would work nicely inside a luxury camper van or tiny home.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Mar. 2026
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That outlook also sets them up nicely to potentially move up and down the board with trades.—
Mike Kaye
March 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Austin-Gatson emphasized that Georgia's current system — primaries followed by general elections — allows voters to better evaluate candidates and ensures fairness in the process.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento got to the line plenty as well before the break, shooting 8 for 11.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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This chocolatey cake is ultra-fudgy and rich and bakes up deliciously moist every time.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Keep your hair shiny and healthy with this deliciously scented shampoo and conditioner set.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Cate Blanchett, ‘Blue Jasmine’ (2014) Blanchett delivers an enjoyably tragicomic turn in Woody Allen's dramedy as a booze-swilling, Xanax-popping hot mess.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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But thanks to engaging and winning performances, lots of captivating things get enjoyably said.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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One possibility that can’t be ruled out is the Red Sox could trade Yoshida, who has played great since last September but who has become an awkward roster fit.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Goldilocks-spec GTS epitomizes what makes the crossover great better than any other member of the line.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Evenly spread out in a thin layer on a half sheet pan, each piece of rigatoni is cloaked in sauce and melting cheese, yet comes out of the oven perfectly al dente, with delightfully crisp edges.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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Massachusetts resident Stephen Chukumba, who featured in the original short and has stepped up to producing for this feature, faces less drastic life choices, especially since his transgender son Hobbes, a delightfully phlegmatic, unflappable kid, is now old enough to go off to university.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Parmesan, finely grated (about 1 cup).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cover and process until very finely chopped.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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In John Adams’ The Gospel According to the Other Mary, the buds happily reproduce the breadth of instruments included.—
Mark Knapp,
PC Magazine,
26 Mar. 2026
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Despite rainy March weather outside, the inside of their matcha cafe was buzzing with dozens of customers happily sipping on light green lattes.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Swimmingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swimmingly. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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