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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
Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Meet Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium Watch as Santa swims with sharks, rays, schools of fish and a sea turtle.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Whereas Chandler’s Marlowe pursued meaning through corruption, Tarnow swims in a world where corruption and meaning are indistinguishable.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
So first of all, although 10k an hour might not sound like much, keep in mind that an average fin-wearing snorkeler swims no faster than about 5 km/h (3 mph).
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Molly swims away with a tracker attached to her back.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Nov. 2025
Lo then jumps overboard to escape the assault and swims through the freezing waters to shore.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Costar said that there were several weather warnings put in place this week that led to some official and unofficial swims to be canceled.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
From caves and lakeside swims to wildlife spotting and more, this spot where Missouri meets Arkansas is the perfect place to spend your next break with kids.
—Kaity Velez, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
So many swims at Dessert, a couple seconds of surfing.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside, 5 Nov. 2025
Day-trippers dot the lake, braving chilly swims, renting rowboats, and basking in the sun.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Chicago River Swim raises money for ALS research The race was organized by A Long Swim, which raises money for ALS research by staging open water swims throughout the United States.
—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
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
Verb
In a video from the rescue mission shared on X, the aircrew is seen deploying a rescue swimmer, who swiftly swims to the disabled vessel and helps each boater to the helicopter's lift.
—Hunter Geisel, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Meet Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium Watch as Santa swims with sharks, rays, schools of fish and a sea turtle.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Dec. 2025
Whereas Chandler’s Marlowe pursued meaning through corruption, Tarnow swims in a world where corruption and meaning are indistinguishable.
—Literary Hub, 10 Dec. 2025
So first of all, although 10k an hour might not sound like much, keep in mind that an average fin-wearing snorkeler swims no faster than about 5 km/h (3 mph).
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
Molly swims away with a tracker attached to her back.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Nov. 2025
Lo then jumps overboard to escape the assault and swims through the freezing waters to shore.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Fitness classes include beach spin, yoga, high-intensity interval training, lap swims, pilates, power beach walks, aerial silks, and dynamic movement.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Costar said that there were several weather warnings put in place this week that led to some official and unofficial swims to be canceled.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
From caves and lakeside swims to wildlife spotting and more, this spot where Missouri meets Arkansas is the perfect place to spend your next break with kids.
—Kaity Velez, Parents, 23 Dec. 2025
So many swims at Dessert, a couple seconds of surfing.
—Dan Rubinstein, Outside, 5 Nov. 2025
Day-trippers dot the lake, braving chilly swims, renting rowboats, and basking in the sun.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Chicago River Swim raises money for ALS research The race was organized by A Long Swim, which raises money for ALS research by staging open water swims throughout the United States.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swims
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Therapeutic Chiron spins direct in your 11th House of Friendship, turning awkward group dynamics into teachable moments and opening space for clear team agreements.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 Jan. 2026
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This recipe takes a classic grits recipe and spins it into an immensely flavorful breakfast casserole.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Northwestern’s endowment hovers around $14 billion.—
Andy Shaw,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Dellos, the shelter's manager, said the waitlist hovers around 200 people.—
Aaron Bolton,
NPR,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The soft, breathable cotton blend fabric floats away from the body and can be worn both over a shirt and under a jacket.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Whereas therapy looks backward to heal, and self-help often floats in abstraction, Space of mind looks forward, quantifying how identity, beliefs, and emotions evolve over time.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As the boat sails away, the Creature quietly stares into the sunrise with a smile on his face.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The voyage takes off from Miami, travels to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas then sails back to Miami.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That means rolling blackouts are imposed during the summer, when the need for air-conditioning stokes electricity demand.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
5 Jan. 2026
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The country’s problems were compounded by a water and energy crisis last year that led to dry taps and electricity blackouts.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In swinging sixties London, an elegant middle-aged woman named Leonora swoons in an auction room and is picked up by an antiques dealer and his nephew.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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The reason so many people feel off track when daylight savings time ends is because light has a profound effect on the circadian rhythm, the body’s natural 24-hour clock that dictates when one sleeps and wakes.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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Instead, they are attracted to carbon dioxide, blood, and warmth—things that can be found anywhere one sleeps.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Swims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swims. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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