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
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
Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Keep swiping, because new love might be waiting to meet you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Instead of swiping like the MetroCards, OMNY Cards are just held to a digital card reader for processing.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2025, swiping a plastic rectangle through a card reader feels like an anachronism, but the MetroCard shouldn’t be taken for granted.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The stark acknowledgment likely signals the official death knell of the 2019 agreement that largely stopped the two states from swiping Kansas City metro businesses from one another.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Now the days of swiping the blue and yellow plastic cards are numbered.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
The idea of swiping to find the love of your life (or a one-night stand) on your mobile phone seemed alien.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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
Home security camera footage captured a suspect wearing black clothing and glasses swiping the bear off the front porch of the Lakeshore Drive home.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2026
Keep swiping, because new love might be waiting to meet you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 19 Jan. 2026
Instead of swiping like the MetroCards, OMNY Cards are just held to a digital card reader for processing.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
In 2025, swiping a plastic rectangle through a card reader feels like an anachronism, but the MetroCard shouldn’t be taken for granted.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 31 Dec. 2025
The stark acknowledgment likely signals the official death knell of the 2019 agreement that largely stopped the two states from swiping Kansas City metro businesses from one another.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 29 Dec. 2025
Now the days of swiping the blue and yellow plastic cards are numbered.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 28 Dec. 2025
Clear nail polish can be used instead of saliva or water to easily seal envelopes by swiping a small amount along the edge of the envelope flap before closing.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2025
The idea of swiping to find the love of your life (or a one-night stand) on your mobile phone seemed alien.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiping
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Another alleged member of the Latin Kings was charged in federal court in the District of Minnesota this month with being a felon in possession of a firearm and theft of government property after breaking into an FBI vehicle and stealing a rifle.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag designed to outsmart pickpockets, plus the Taygeer Travel Backpack that can easily replace your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Jascoco The cows stampeded into a neighborhood, knocking over mailboxes, trampling fences, and bumping into cars as they were being chased.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Video footage of the race showed the animals hopping into the road, seemingly out of nowhere, and bumping into several cyclists.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Part of the answer seems to be more brands willing to make early commitments that actually matter (and not just slapping logos on things) but investing in the media infrastructure that lets fans watch and follow women’s sports in the first place.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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But 6-11 has a way of slapping you in the face.—
Sam McDowell
January 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In a decision filed last week in Fulton County Superior Court, District Attorney Fani Willis said there wasn't enough evidence to prosecute Patty Durand for stealing trade secrets, which is a felony.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Portland cut it to single digits early in the fourth with a pair of at-the-rim makes by Robert Williams III, the second of which Holiday set up by stealing an errant White pass.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Another clip of the exchange posted by Reedy ended with Hamilton hopping into a van with other officers and slamming his door shut.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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McIntyre threw Fatu threw a table and then picked up Rhodes, slamming him into another table with a massive powerbomb.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Gold extended its relentless rally on Thursday, crossing past $5,500 per ounce and hitting another record high.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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After Read discovered him dead in his former colleague's front yard, she was subsequently accused of hitting him with her SUV, sparking not one, but two lengthy and high-profile trials.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Even after colliding with Bradley on his first day as CEO and promptly spitting a tuna fish sandwich on him, Linda remains quietly glamorous and adorable.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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In December 1987, the ferry Dona Paz sank after colliding with a fuel tanker off the central Philippines, killing more than 4,300 people in the world’s worst peacetime maritime disaster.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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Things often turn uglier after nightfall, when the convoys return and the protesters sometimes grow angrier, shaking fences and occasionally smacking passing cars.—
Tim Sullivan,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2026
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My long-term goals are more important than smacking.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiping. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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