Synonyms of swiping

swiping 1 of 2

noun

as in theft

an instance of theft

when the cheese swipings abruptly stopped, we wondered if the mouse had met his end elsewhere

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theft
• snatching
• grab
• pinch
• heist
• mugging
• rip-off
• burglary
• break-in
• holdup
• stickup

swiping

2 of 2

verb

present participle of swipe

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bumping
• slamming
• colliding
• banging
• smashing
• crashing
• knocking
• hitting
• ramming
• impinging
• bashing
• impacting
• glancing
• thudding
• striking
• scraping
• bouncing
• skipping
• brushing
• contacting
• touching
• pushing
• skimming
• sweeping
• kissing
• ricocheting
• nudging
• shaving
• landing
• rebounding
• grazing
• caroming
• jostling
• clunking
• pressing
• bulldozing
• muscling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• skirting

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slapping
• hitting
• smacking
• punching
• knocking
• slamming
• banging
• clapping
• clipping
• whacking
• pounding
• striking
• tapping
• cracking
• batting
• flicking
• kicking
• shoving
• jabbing
• licking
• swatting
• poking
• nailing
• bashing
• pushing
• thumping
• slugging
• zapping
• tagging
• hammering
• bobbing
• boxing
• bopping
• pasting
• chopping
• stabbing
• thwacking
• socking
• smiting
• rapping
• clobbering
• bludgeoning
• clocking
• stroking
• clouting
• bumping
• slogging
• busting
• bonking
• belting
• biffing
• walloping
• whaling
• slashing
• beating
• stamping
• pummeling
• battering
• hanging one on
• dumping
• mauling
• scuffing
• mangling
• cuffing
• peppering
• pelting
• roughing
• lashing
• jostling
• prodding
• butting
• lambasting
• whipping
• buffeting
• switching
• lacing
• kneeing
• bunging
• drubbing
• flailing
• bunting
• pommeling
• spearing
• clubbing
• creaming
• leveling
• sapping
• felling
• decking
• bowling (down or over)
• knocking down
• thrashing
• cudgeling
• flooring
• braining
• flogging
• sledging
• caning
• sucker punching
• conking
• sledgehammering
• skulling
• rabbit-punching
• beaning

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stealing
• grabbing
• lifting
• pilfering
• pinching
• snatching
• robbing
• filching
• thieving
• pocketing
• nicking
• nipping
• appropriating
• hooking
• purloining
• misappropriating
• snitching
• ripping off
• picking
• hijacking
• running off with
• taking
• boosting
• making off with
• heisting
• making away with
• plundering
• walking off with
• seizing
• looting
• pillaging
• sacking
• burglarizing
• knocking over
• grasping
• shoplifting
• poaching
• rustling
• rifling
• sponging
• nailing
• abducting
• kidnapping
• carjacking
• collaring
• mooching
• spiriting
• shanghaiing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buying
• purchasing
• giving
• presenting
• contributing
• donating
• bestowing
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of swiping

Noun

The romance industrial complex of endless swiping has run its course, and singles are looking for something that feels human again. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

For years, people have been frustrated and exhausted by the seemingly endless amount of swiping and small talk that go nowhere on dating apps. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

No random swiping of hands for explosive residue. — Shane Harris, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 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

For example, a matchmaker agent could set you up on a date this weekend instead of requiring hours of swiping. — Durga Krishnamoorthy, Forbes.com, 18 Feb. 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 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

Verb

Simply swiping with a feather duster can send particles flying into the air and onto surrounding furniture. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026

The company has been working on AI matchmaking and plans to ditch swiping in the last three months of the year in select markets. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, one of the most hydrating ingredients, and aloe water, so swiping it on is like refreshing your complexion with a cool glass of water. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 28 June 2026

Who got caught swiping this trash can? — FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026

Serve with your choice of summer vegetables for swiping. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

The Red Sox stole three bases in the game, with Durbin swiping two. — CBS News, 21 June 2026

Similarly, the hot gas in the wind from the black hole left a clear signature by swiping away the surrounding cold gas, the study has suggested. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 16 June 2026

The dark cellos of Guðnadóttir chop and grind, and Washington—shrieking, swiping, maddened at the air—flees into the forest, a disappearing uniform. — James Parker, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026