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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
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Give the bowl a quick swish with some vinegar and a toilet brush, then flush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Six times his arcing shot swished through the net.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 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
Tenette drove the lane, Simmons collapsed, Tenette kicked to Haupt on the left wing … swish.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Give the bowl a quick swish with some vinegar and a toilet brush, then flush.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
With Duke playing keep-away to prevent the Huskies from fouling, Cayden Boozer’s pass near midcourt was deflected by Demary, and after UConn came up with the ball, Mullins swished a 3 from 35 feet away.
—Noah Trister, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
Six times his arcing shot swished through the net.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 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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From the whistle of a locomotive to the rumble of steel on steel, the trains of Chicago and the Midwest are more than a mode of transportation, given that Chicago has been America’s railroad capital for more than 150 years.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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And because play wasn’t stopped immediately, and there was no whistle on the play, the window to review the play was closed.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Brandi is a top zip crossbody with a fold over front flap secured with a magnetic closure.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Its other travel-friendly features include four large patch-flap pockets, pleated cuffs, and a stand collar that buttons at the neck.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carrie’s voice hisses in my ear.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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The site, which bubbled and hissed for decades, is still called the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her tail would flick—back and forth like a metronome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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His shot generated a rebound for Carlsson, who patiently waited out Tolopilo to flick a score-leveling backhand for his 29th goal of 2025-26.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Quilted jackets are stylish, both lightweight and insulated, easy to layer, and conveniently packable, too.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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This two-piece strikes the right balance between casual and stylish.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While the Canadian brand produces specific models intended for everything from hiking to mountain climbing, among its more versatile pieces is the Ossa jacket, made from a lightweight, UPF 50+ nylon ripstop shell and designed with a zip-out hood.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
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Brandi is a top zip crossbody with a fold over front flap secured with a magnetic closure.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Add dulce de leche; whisk well.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Apr. 2026
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Transfer to a large bowl, and whisk in cream cheese, honey, orange zest and juice, and cardamom until smooth.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Denver swung on Alabama’s Que Robinson as a developmental prospect in the fourth round last year on sheer upside, and Capehart could be a similar interior fit in this class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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