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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
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
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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
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
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
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
Noun
The Catskills have always been a retreat—first for 19th-century painters and writers, later for city escapees chasing mountain air and summer swims.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 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
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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Max spins Schadenfreude circles around Christian before towing him back to the boat with another Jet Ski.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Inside the all-glass DJ booth in the center of the room sits a rubber chicken for Steve (Joe Keery) to slap as a sound effect while Robin (Maya Hawke) spins records.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The aura of loserdom hovers over him.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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At the end of 2024, the agency employed roughly 100,000 workers — and currently hovers around 75,000.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When Taylor Swift floats down the aisle like a pageant queen, Vera Wang thinks the pop star will be wearing just one of several dresses the singer will sport during her wedding to Travis Kelce.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Hundreds of baskets holding young oysters called spat are strung along a line that floats on the surface and sways like a long black snake in the water.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 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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When such a wave washes over Earth, the radiation, consisting of X-ray and extreme ultraviolet light, interferes with radio transmissions, causing blackouts.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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And for Carlos Cuerpo, economy minister of Spain, renewables were the key to a quick recovery from blackouts earlier this year.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
17 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 one where my uncle, Amo Jamal, sleeps is on the left.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Spaniard eats, sleeps and breathes this fest.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Swims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swims. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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