1
as in bumping
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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2
as in slapping
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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3
as in stealing
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 swiping
Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Even things that used to require a brief in-person conversation with a human being—signing in at the doctor’s office or ordering a coffee—require tapping, swiping, and scanning.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Go wild swiping on lines in any which way.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Don’t sit too close to this one — the quick swiping through bodycam and cellphone footage on a huge screen is migraine-inducing.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Don’t sit too close to this one — the quick swiping through bodycam and cellphone footage on an IMAX screen is migraine-inducing.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Matthews shot high glove side, and Oettinger made a swiping save.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Find a way to limit endless swiping or late-night chats that drain you emotionally, and resist the pressure to respond immediately.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Last summer, after a year of attempting to get back on Hinge, followed by a year of swiping on other apps outside Match Group, Enfield deleted her dating apps altogether.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
The Sox ranked third in baseball, swiping 43 bases entering Sunday.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
For concealer pots, swiping your finger or brush in once should be enough to start.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Some were under the influence of cannabis or alcohol up to the legal limit; others were making calls on handheld devices; still others were swiping to change the music and navigation on Apple- or Android-enabled touch screens.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Mamdani and Menin have assumed slightly adversarial positions in the first months of their leadership, and swiping her top budget staffer during tense negotiations over the city’s budget could serve to add another layer of stress to the relationship.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Other reviews say the smell is powdery and clean, which is tolerable for swiping it on daily.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But apps, as many have discovered, can be quite frustrating in practice, with all the tapping and swiping through multiple screens.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Compared with the solitary swiping of the sports-betting apps, the blackjack table was almost Rockwellian.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
Even things that used to require a brief in-person conversation with a human being—signing in at the doctor’s office or ordering a coffee—require tapping, swiping, and scanning.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Go wild swiping on lines in any which way.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
Don’t sit too close to this one — the quick swiping through bodycam and cellphone footage on a huge screen is migraine-inducing.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Don’t sit too close to this one — the quick swiping through bodycam and cellphone footage on an IMAX screen is migraine-inducing.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Matthews shot high glove side, and Oettinger made a swiping save.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
Find a way to limit endless swiping or late-night chats that drain you emotionally, and resist the pressure to respond immediately.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
To do so, the PepsiCo unit wants to grab the attention of younger consumers on social and digital media, where interactive technology gives rise to scrolling, swiping and other short-attention span behaviors.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Mar. 2026
Last summer, after a year of attempting to get back on Hinge, followed by a year of swiping on other apps outside Match Group, Enfield deleted her dating apps altogether.
—Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Mar. 2026
The Sox ranked third in baseball, swiping 43 bases entering Sunday.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
For concealer pots, swiping your finger or brush in once should be enough to start.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
Some were under the influence of cannabis or alcohol up to the legal limit; others were making calls on handheld devices; still others were swiping to change the music and navigation on Apple- or Android-enabled touch screens.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
Mamdani and Menin have assumed slightly adversarial positions in the first months of their leadership, and swiping her top budget staffer during tense negotiations over the city’s budget could serve to add another layer of stress to the relationship.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Other reviews say the smell is powdery and clean, which is tolerable for swiping it on daily.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
But apps, as many have discovered, can be quite frustrating in practice, with all the tapping and swiping through multiple screens.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiping
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Earlier volunteer claims cited by the South China Morning Post had suggested possible theft linked to the dog meat trade, but those claims were based on speculation with no witnesses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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How Good Intentions Fueled a False Story Earlier volunteer claims cited by the South China Morning Post had suggested possible theft linked to the dog meat trade, but those claims were based on speculation with no witnesses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Images and videos shared on social media show robots from various brands getting lost, bumping into things, and struggling to cross streets.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The site is a non-union location and there are no bumping rights.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Airlines across the region, like Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific are slapping hefty fuel surcharges on flights; Vietnam and the Philippines are even weighing whether to ground planes.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But every so often there comes a day that is so different—so unusual—so spectacular that its happening can only be chalked up to old-fashioned, knee-slapping good luck.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the movie, which was progressive for its time, the trans character attempts suicide after being subjected to emotional and physical abuse by the manipulative Sonny, who tries to make amends by going rogue and stealing money for their surgery.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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While South Florida locals debate whether Fort Lauderdale is truly stealing Miami’s thunder, Smorgasburg’s move from the 305 to the 954 is indicative of Fort Lauderdale’s growing food scene and appeal to young people.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The wing struck the roof of a home before slamming into an exterior wall of a second home next door.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The pair have been in physical altercations in the past, including Manning's 2012 arrest for allegedly punching, scratching, kicking and choking Hartman – whom media outlets have referred to as Manning's former make-up artist and assistant – and slamming her head against the floor and wall.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rest of starters Tristan da Silva opened by hitting his first 3-pointer and made all four of his first-half free throws to reach 11 points by the break.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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The surge is also hitting refinance demand, not just purchases, as higher rates have reversed activity that had briefly improved earlier in the month.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Once stationary, turn off all lights except the hazard flashers, engage the emergency brake, and release the brake pedal to ensure your tail lights are not illuminated, reducing the risk of other drivers colliding with your stationary vehicle.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Dash cam video showed the bus initially colliding with the dump truck.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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In Los Angeles, Jonathon Redondo-Rosales was charged with assault for smacking an agent with a hat after a car struck him.—
Oriana van Praag,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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But a leadoff walk in the top of the 9th allowed Eugenio Suárez to knock in what would prove to be the winning run, smacking a double to left center field and scoring pinch runner Javier Sonoja.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Swiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiping. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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