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as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
the horse's tail swishes after every jump
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
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Recent Examples of swish
Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
And following every swish, the Rockets crowd broke from tradition and applauded the visiting guard.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Karaban swished his first and only 3-pointer of the night.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
What's more, the city has a swish new hotel catering to travelers who are here for pleasure more than business.
—Diana Hubbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Their play is a symphony of cheers and swishes, conversation and laughter, dribbling balls and rattling rims.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2026
And following every swish, the Rockets crowd broke from tradition and applauded the visiting guard.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Stephen Curry swished a 3-pointer on his second shot from deep and raised his arms in delight when the ball went through.
—CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Karaban swished his first and only 3-pointer of the night.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Russell let the rest of Taylor-Joy's long hair fall in loose, barely there waves, with most of the curl concentrated just at the ends for movement and swish factor.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 3 Mar. 2026
What's more, the city has a swish new hotel catering to travelers who are here for pleasure more than business.
—Diana Hubbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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The three points were the priority, and a nervy Emirates crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief at the full-time whistle.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Planning to stay out after the final whistle?—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Anyway, while Zack is having his flap attack, Lala, Michelle, and Janet are doing Pilates, and Janet is trying to figure out just who in the group is talking to her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
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Go hands-free in this cargo skirt, which has pockets with both foldover flaps and zippers to safely store your daily essentials.—
Michelle Rostamian,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Gaga hisses to her hair and makeup team after Priestly swans away.—
Nigel Smith,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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Mature geese have kept a close eye on the eggs, occasionally honking and hissing at those who have approached.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Havertz turned and flicked it to Eze at the edge of the area, who curled home a spectacular finish.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Minutes into the execution, the team warden briefly flicked Hitchcock‘s face and yelled his name twice and shook his shoulders.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Alongside its best-selling bedding and cozy cashmere loungewear, the direct-to-consumer lifestyle brand offers a lineup of stylish Italian leather bags that channel quiet luxury without the sticker shock.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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Innovatively engineered to maximize the smallest amounts of square footage, these micro lodges are packed with lots of inspiring design moments, from a mountain-view wonder in the south of France to a stylish pad in Atlanta.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Timothée Chalamet wears a colorful quarter zip while out for a Citibike ride in the West Village in New York City on May 1.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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This bowler bag has a wide interior that easily fits all of the essentials, and an interior zip pocket to help keep your things organized.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Morton kosher salt and whisk to combine.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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For example, Martha recommends just using a whisk when mixing dry ingredients like flour and sugar.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chevron's refiners swung to a loss of $817 million compared with a profit of $325 million in last year's quarter, due to the lower margins, the timing effects on financial hedges and higher transportation costs.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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But two surprise special election victories in March buoyed Democratic hopes that Florida’s Republicans and independents could swing sharply left this year.—
Shauna Muckle,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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