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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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The redshirt senior pumped her fist as the net swished, pointing to Arnold, who pointed back with an identical mean-mug expression.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Co-produced by Spain’s RTVE and TV3 with Sweden’s SVT, Germany’s NDR and Finland’s YLE, the eight-part comedy is set in a swish upper middle-class community in the placid hills outside Barcelona.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Swish swish sounds like it is written by 8 yr old kid or Donald Trump.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Verb
On the other hand, when things have gone south, your cats will show aggressive body language or sounds, including flattened ears, a tense body posture, swishing tail, and sounds such as growling, hissing, or screeching.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
The redshirt senior pumped her fist as the net swished, pointing to Arnold, who pointed back with an identical mean-mug expression.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Guests get to enjoy not one, but two different restaurant cars and two lounges, plus a swish private club, each designed to have their own character and specific ambience.
—Marianna Cerini, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2023
Co-produced by Spain’s RTVE and TV3 with Sweden’s SVT, Germany’s NDR and Finland’s YLE, the eight-part comedy is set in a swish upper middle-class community in the placid hills outside Barcelona.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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But whatever happened to Gaddis, who blew the whistle?—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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While there's no room for friendship between the whistles, the connection stands strong before and after the game.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
Noun
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It can be worn as a backpack or messenger bag and has a magnetic front flap closure.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The flaps, which are essential for creating lift at low speeds, appeared to remain retracted, based on early video analysis.—
Shane Croucher
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
Verb
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Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.—
Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
Verb
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The history of zombie movies is littered with cheap, DIY horror flicks by low-budget filmmakers with inventiveness and gusto.—
James Grebey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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The grip is relaxed rather than tense, and the design encourages a whole-hand movement style rather than finger flicking.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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These roomy parachute cargo pants are functional but stylish and—especially for Tokyo, a city known for being a street fashion hub.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
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One of the biggest struggles of dressing for the summer heat is finding a pair of sandals that are both stylish and comfortable.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Compared to a fork or whisk, this method yields a superlatively smooth mixture (no separated whites and yolks) and fluffy end result.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 June 2025
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The dough hook, breaker bar, paddle attachment, and whisk are all extremely heavy-duty, and the machine contains an exceptionally strong motor, along with a timer function and a wide range of speed settings.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The next step, Thomson said, is to get Harper outside Friday to throw more and swing off a tee.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Telfar bags swung next to kente cloth wraps, and authors like Clarence Haynes signed copies of his new novel, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, as lines snaked through the crowds.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The couple was spotted attending the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show on June 27 and wore a pair of fashionable ensembles for the event.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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These high-waist yoga leggings with contrast trim feature a contrast trim for a fashionable touch.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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