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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
Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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
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
Day-trippers dot the lake, braving chilly swims, renting rowboats, and basking in the sun.
—Lucy Kehoe, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swims
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For example, a key scene where Amélie’s nanny Nishio creates and spins two tops, as a metaphor for their powerful soulmate connection, came from a memory a color artist offered.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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National runner-up Houston also hovers near the top of the odds as well.—
Scott Phillips,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The population here hovers around 250, and there’s just one grocery store—but intrepid guests will find themselves in stunning, rugged landscapes with few people around.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Nov. 2025
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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Strikes on power plants, transmission lines, and substations have caused frequent and widespread blackouts in recent weeks.—
Suriya Jayanti,
Time,
10 Nov. 2025
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Even without the blackouts, two price hikes by YouTube TV in less than two years caused about 500,000 subscribers to cancel, according to an estimate last June by veteran industry analyst Craig Moffett.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Nov. 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 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 13 Nov. 2025.
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