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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
Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.
—CBS News, 9 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
Jamar Brown swished a 3-pointer from the corner and scored a layup off an inbound pass.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Anthony Edwards became the third-youngest player in NBA history to reach 10,000 career points, when the Minnesota Timberwolves star swished a 13-foot fadeaway jumper from the baseline midway through the fourth quarter against Cleveland on Thursday night.
—CBS News, 9 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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Just like the son used to bring his father a hat before games, now the father will toss his son a whistle.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Jan. 2026
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As the final whistle of regular time was blown, the Real Madrid star had to be consoled by teammates and staff while clearly upset.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The silk mousseline garments floated almost like ghosts or memories of Chanel designs past, including the famous skirt suit with its matching cardigan and Karl Lagerfeld modernisms like jeans with a tweed jacket, plus the iconic flap bag.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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In 70 experiments conducted over a few days, Veronika applied the implement exclusively to hard-to-reach areas, like her rump, loin, thurl and navel flap.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 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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Alijah Arenas switched between his forehand shot and backhand, flicking the plastic ball over the net to his opponent, former NBA star Brandon Jennings.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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While the horses were flicking sand like fireworks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Decorated in neutral tones with yellow hues, the rooms are stylish, with clean lines, and large windows illuminating the space, accentuated by the bright open-plan bathrooms.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Its stylish decor and pulsating music create an ideal backdrop for dancing the night away.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Or if soaring across the sky is more your jam, go on a zip lining adventure.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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The bag contains one main interior zip pocket, plus an inner card holder, and a roomy back slip pocket, to give you organizational variety.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 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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Minnesota swung that deal for Dillingham as a creative way to get around the team-building restrictions of the aprons.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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How golfers rely on — and leverage — technology fascinates Skenes, from the numbers culled relative to swing speed and ball flight to how their bodies must be in sync to generate so much club speed.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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