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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
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Jamar Brown swished a 3-pointer from the corner and scored a layup off an inbound pass.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The blend of citrus, peach blossom, lemon, amber, and verbena doesn’t just smell like a swish salon— it was concocted with ingredients that boost the efficacy of the product.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wipe toothpaste splatters from the mirror, run a cloth over the counters, and give the toilet bowl a quick swish.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Flush the toilet to rinse the brush, and swish it in the clean water.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Jamar Brown swished a 3-pointer from the corner and scored a layup off an inbound pass.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Elsewhere on this level is a swish office with a skylight and a plush lounge.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The blend of citrus, peach blossom, lemon, amber, and verbena doesn’t just smell like a swish salon— it was concocted with ingredients that boost the efficacy of the product.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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Quit blowing the whistle on ICE.—
Asra Q. Nomani,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Of course, once Carey got her hands on one of her signature whistle notes (those really, really high pitches that very few singers can achieve) her voice strengthened, if not her performance demeanor, which remain staid and almost nervous and uncomfortable throughout.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An abrasion-resistant Cordura overlay covers the shoulders, hood and upper sleeves for extra durability, and an extra layer of synthetic down in the yoke, upper sleeves, and draft flap improve heat retention.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
4 Feb. 2026
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To clean your garbage disposal, Lane suggests starting by cleaning the rubber flaps by using dish soap and a brush or an old toothbrush to scrub the rubber flaps that line the disposal.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Donors symbolically adopt and name a Madagascar hissing cockroach after a loved one, an ex, or anyone who deserves to be immortalized with a hiss and receive a certificate with your proof of naming for $15.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The hissing noise tracked to his home office, where one wall felt particularly warm.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
22 Jan. 2026
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The day Hanceville’s police department was eliminated, a switch was flicked in a dispatch center at the county sheriff’s office in Cullman.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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One such fashion trend for 2026 is revisiting a tried-and-true shirt style that was first introduced in the early 1900s before reaching a stylish heyday in the 1950s.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Boricua slang like perreo (a type of dance linked to reggaeton music), janguear (to hang out) and bichiyal (a stylish woman) are sprinkled throughout many of Bad Bunny’s songs.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Yell Extreme Park was part of the property, a hub for adventure with horseback riding, zip-lining, rock climbing, off-roading and hiking.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Pair these preppy zip-ups with a skirt and tights for a cute winter ensemble.—
Olivia Dubyak,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, whisk 1⅔ cups whole milk, 2 Tbsp.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Add miso, soy sauce, tomato paste, and remaining 4 1/2 cups water and whisk to combine.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rocky peaks rise sharply from the valley floor, spanning elevations and pockets of habitat that can swing from sweltering to snowing in a single day.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Except Fresno State issued a coach’s challenge, claiming Green had swung his arm and hit his defender in the neck.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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