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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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as in hissing
to make a sound like that of stretching out the speech sound \s\
with their satin costumes swishing, the little ballerinas chasséd onto the stage
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as in flapping
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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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Sharp swished all three free throws to give Houston a 55-50 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 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
Gently rub and swish the water around inside the bag (if the outside is dirty, rub that with soap, too).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Sharp swished all three free throws to give Houston a 55-50 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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Any hope the game might present some light relief had dissipated by the final whistle.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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An hour after the final whistle, a police helicopter was still circling above the stadium ordering people through a speaker to promptly exit the parking lot.—
Mark Zeigler,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Initially, the distance between the flap and mainplane couldn’t vary more than 2mm when 75kg of vertical load was applied to the rear wing.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Just seconds into the catchy song, Frankel threw the flaps back, revealing a mostly gold, multicolor, strappy push-up bikini with elements of black and pink.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Ryan Coogler’s blues vampire thriller Sinners (in its second week of wide release), Ben Affleck’s middling mid-budget action flick The Accountant 2, a reissue of Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith, and the chicken-jockey juggernaut A Minecraft Movie in its fourth weekend in theaters.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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John Krasinski is once again channeling his inner action star, following up Jack Ryan with Apple TV+ adventure flick Fountain of Youth.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Enjoy thrilling matches, strawberries and cream, Lanson fizz, fashionable outfits, celebrity spotting, and the all-round fun atmosphere that the tournament brings.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The Flower girls, dressed in bright costumes of fashionable gardening gear and props, danced to popular music.—
Yvette Walker,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Original price: $49.99 Old Navy's Matte one-piece zip swimsuit features a zipper closure on the front and cap sleeves.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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Time zips by breezily, the point of view slides around unpredictably, and more than one plot strand is introduced without ever being resolved.—
Peter C. Baker,
New Yorker,
11 May 2025
Noun
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An ordinary fork and a quick hand can beat, stir, and whisk while saving room in your kitchen junk drawer.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The soft, retractable brush whisks away dirt and dust and polishes lenses to help maintain perfect clarity.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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While the overarching trend for fall is still lowest maintenance possible, there's a bit more happening than your typical sunny blondes and balayage brunettes.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
2 Sep. 2020
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What was once a sleepy college town next to a railroad stop is now one of the most happening cities in the state of Texas.—
Craig Hlavaty,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2018
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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