as in slap
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
one swipe of a grizzly's paw can do a person in
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1
as in to bump
to come into usually forceful contact with something
a blindfolded partygoer swiping at the piñata with a stick spent most of the camping trip swiping mosquitos
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as in to slap
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
that car just swiped the fender of our car
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
somebody swiped the stop sign that used to be on the corner left his phone at the library and it got swiped
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Recent Examples of swipe
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Robert Gibbs had no response when reached out to by Deadline over Simmons’ new swipe at the docu.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 June 2025
And that’s a significant part of the problem: Experts say Gen Z users are less into hookups and are more skeptical of online dating in general, with some tired of swiping and dealing with ghosting and fake accounts.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Noun
The angry swipe came after Musk blasted the president amid an escalating clash stemming from the mega-billionaire’s vocal opposition to Trump’s massive budget bill.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 5 June 2025
Robert Gibbs had no response when reached out to by Deadline over Simmons’ new swipe at the docu.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Verb
Simply double tap the right earcup for play/pause, swipe up or down to raise or lower volume, and forward or backward for song skip.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 10 June 2025
And that’s a significant part of the problem: Experts say Gen Z users are less into hookups and are more skeptical of online dating in general, with some tired of swiping and dealing with ghosting and fake accounts.
—Dan Gingiss, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swipe
Noun
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Those embarrassing losses with ownership sitting in the expensive seats were a big-time slap in the face to the decision makers.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The number of girl slaps exchanged between the governor and Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez over the state budget impasse.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 June 2025
Verb
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After sinking the walk-off putt, Bradley chest bumped his caddie as his sons came out to celebrate on the course.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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However, it was bumped down to 11th place as investment in parks ranked Denver 10th this year.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
Verb
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The 33-year-old outfielder has a .278 batting average and has hit seven home runs in 72 games this season.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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The Yankees have not suddenly forgotten how to hit.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Verb
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The group later stole Samsung electronics valued at $14,081, authorities alleged.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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And like the most recent case out of Iowa, stealing someone else’s flag to burn could also be criminal, the organization said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The Senate parliamentarian's guidance has delivered several blows to key GOP provisions, including an effort to exclude undocumented immigrants from receiving Medicaid benefits and a plan to lower provider taxes, which states use to help fund their portion of Medicaid costs.—
June 27,
CBS News,
27 June 2025
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The Senate parliamentarian has advised that a Medicaid provider tax overhaul central to President Donald Trump’s tax cut and spending bill does not adhere to the chamber’s procedural rules, delivering a crucial blow as Republicans rush to finish the package this week.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Sanders slams corporations, CEOs At the heart of the issues in America’s political climate, Sanders said, is an immense concentration of wealth among a select few corporations and people.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2025
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But the door slammed shut following three straight losses.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Verb
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Marc Lopez, a former prosecutor who is currently a defense attorney specializing in domestic violence and drunk driving cases in Indianapolis, said there are very few circumstances in which an officer will knock on your door out of nowhere and need to get inside.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark got hit in the eye and knocked to the ground, while also doing some shoving of her own, during a testy and physical game against the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night in Indianapolis.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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Unlike most fruity orange sauces, the Pickled Prince version isn’t sugar-forward — kumquats have the perfect mixture of sweet punch and pucker to complement the habanero.—
Ahmed Ali Akbar,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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The Limoncello and Simply Lemonade deliver the perfect citrus punch, while fresh mint adds that clean, luxe finish.—
Essence,
Essence,
17 June 2025
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“Swipe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swipe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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