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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 swims
Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
This is all but confirmed when Laura swims in a nearby pond and discovers her parents' missing car.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Freya swims under, over, and along the waves, one after another.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
As big a part of life as swimming was, Ruff had no plans of competing in it until her son David—who’s 65, lives nearby, and also swims three to four days per week—decided to sign up for a meet himself.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The title appears to be a metaphor suggesting that we’re destined to return to our familial relationships as frequently as the clownfish swims back into the tentacles of an anemone.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
The alien swims into the lung and finds a new home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Each of them swims for a half-hour, then rests on the boat while someone else in their team takes over.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
In celebration, the Illinois Athletic Association hosted several open water swims.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Mall runs and night swims save the summer in the United Arab Emirates.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
It is also equipped with shell doors on the port and starboard sides that open directly out to the water, meaning calming ocean swims are always on the cards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Between swims in the Caribbean, guests can recharge with yoga classes at the hotel’s beachfront platform, linger over margaritas or sake martinis at the rooftop bar, or simply stretch out on the hotel’s private cabanas along the sand.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
The little critter swims for a few seconds before disappearing into a crevice with a bloody slurp.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
Ensure your lips stay perfect all day — through sips of water and coffee or swims in the pool — with these water-resistant liners, lipsticks and more.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
The only drama so far is Nicolle swims up to Mel, hangs off his neck, and starts making out with him.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
This is all but confirmed when Laura swims in a nearby pond and discovers her parents' missing car.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
Freya swims under, over, and along the waves, one after another.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2025
As big a part of life as swimming was, Ruff had no plans of competing in it until her son David—who’s 65, lives nearby, and also swims three to four days per week—decided to sign up for a meet himself.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
Bear swims to the exit, and shakes off his wet fur.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The title appears to be a metaphor suggesting that we’re destined to return to our familial relationships as frequently as the clownfish swims back into the tentacles of an anemone.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2025
The alien swims into the lung and finds a new home.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Each of them swims for a half-hour, then rests on the boat while someone else in their team takes over.
—John Carlisle, Freep.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Walkers can hike and birdwatch in El Estrecho Natural Park, follow serene reservoirs and streams in Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve, or take the two-hour Benahavís River Walk, a mix of rock scrambles, swims, and crystal-clear pools.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
In celebration, the Illinois Athletic Association hosted several open water swims.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025
Forest walks, lazy lake days, midday swims, and evening bonfires are a part of your regular day.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
Mall runs and night swims save the summer in the United Arab Emirates.
—Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
It is also equipped with shell doors on the port and starboard sides that open directly out to the water, meaning calming ocean swims are always on the cards.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Between swims in the Caribbean, guests can recharge with yoga classes at the hotel’s beachfront platform, linger over margaritas or sake martinis at the rooftop bar, or simply stretch out on the hotel’s private cabanas along the sand.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2025
The little critter swims for a few seconds before disappearing into a crevice with a bloody slurp.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2025
Ensure your lips stay perfect all day — through sips of water and coffee or swims in the pool — with these water-resistant liners, lipsticks and more.
—Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swims
Verb
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The vortex is a gigantic, circular area of cold air high up in the atmosphere that typically spins over the North Pole (as its name suggests).—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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When Charlotte spins the words 'Some Pig,' [kids reading the book] may not know where that came from.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of the most important phenomena in high-altitude Sonoma vineyards is the inversion layer, the blanket of fog that hovers between 800 and 1,800 feet throughout many mornings of the growing season.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Sep. 2025
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No aura of ambiguity hovers over Catherine Leroy’s photographs.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dunk the ends of a lock of your hair in a cup of water (or take a bath, any excuse), and see if your hair floats, sinks, or stays somewhere in the middle.—
Talia Gutierrez,
Glamour,
30 Sep. 2025
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The living room is anchored by a fireplace; the library’s floor-to-ceiling bookshelves speak to Ertegun’s love of arts and culture; an all-white kitchen has a span of butcher block counters as its only color; and the top-floor primary bedroom floats high above the landscape.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Royal Caribbean sails itineraries to 270-plus destinations in 60-plus countries on six continents.—
Jessica Peralta,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Researchers know about the wrecks because reporting any commercial ship that sails on the lakes is required; from the early 19th century to the 20th century, about 40,000 ships sailed the Great Lakes, Baillod said.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For several days this week, cities across the Indian Ocean nation – one of Africa’s poorest – have been flooded with young protesters outraged over water shortages and rolling blackouts.—
Kara Fox,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Known by the acronym BESS, the systems can make grids more reliable and have been credited with reducing blackouts.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What rankles even more about 2025 is that, in other late-season swoons, the Mets have at least been tracked down by an adversary.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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That’s partly because prolonged summer swoons have become an annual occurrence under Boone.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Spaniard eats, sleeps and breathes this fest.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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My three-year-old sleeps beside us stripped from the waist down after wetting her own bed hours ago.—
Ellyn Gaydos
August 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Swims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swims. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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