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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The Oregon Zoo’s official TikTok account posted footage of a bear swishing around in a tub filled with ice and water, rolling on his back and kicking his feet before shaking water off.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 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
Fill a bowl or sink with water, add a drop of fabric softener, and swish it around.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
The Oregon Zoo’s official TikTok account posted footage of a bear swishing around in a tub filled with ice and water, rolling on his back and kicking his feet before shaking water off.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 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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Starting four hours before each match, there will be no outbound service to New Jersey, while any returning trains will stop at Newark Penn Station for three hours after the final whistle.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026
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Continue reading … DIGITAL'S NEWS QUIZ — Which official blew the whistle on COVID-19 origins?—
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FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Under the flaps of his jacket there was a small tear in his T-shirt, directly over his left nipple, which protruded like a knot of purple rope.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Just about the most-surprising thing that happened during our ordeal was that the wolves came up to our very tent flap every night in spite of the dreadful weather.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 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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Leeds wing-back James Justin was ready to direct a header past Kinsky but Kevin Danso just managed to flick the ball out of his path.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The dragons stalk the island, flicking their huge tongues in hopes of picking up the scent of a deer, wild boar, or water buffalo — the latter two species introduced by humans — or rodents and other smaller reptiles, including baby Komodo dragons.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Subtle stripe detailing on both the sweater and pant hems gives this knit set a cohesive, stylish edge—and a pop of color—sans sacrificing comfort.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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For wardrobe emergencies, try Roo’s Beach near Newquay, which specializes in stylish beach-to-bar clothing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This quarter-zip from The North Face is currently under $50, while this sporty cargo skort from Columbia is just $43.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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This simple, sweet cake comes together with just a quick whisk to combine ingredients.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
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Once that has happened, add the salt and whisk to combine.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Verb
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When Bz points north, Earth’s field resists it; when Bz swings south, the two fields connect, allowing plasma to stream in.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In a matter of hours, the South Korean Kospi swung from a fresh record high, above the 8,000 milestone, to a 6% loss.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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