as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose
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Recent Examples of swoosh
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Nov. 2025
Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Teams will be permitted up to two additional commercial logos (no more than 4 square inches each) on uniforms — UH’s jerseys will continue to feature the Nike swoosh or Jordan Brand logos — and apparel and one additional commercial logo on equipment during the preseason and regular season.
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Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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Verb
Each shooting star is a tiny fragment from Comet 55P/Tempel-Tuttle, a celestial traveler that swooshes around the Sun every 33 years.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Nov. 2025
Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Crispy tostada shells get a swoosh of smoky chipotle mayo, plus fanned slices of juicy mango and creamy avocado.
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Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
Teams will be permitted up to two additional commercial logos (no more than 4 square inches each) on uniforms — UH’s jerseys will continue to feature the Nike swoosh or Jordan Brand logos — and apparel and one additional commercial logo on equipment during the preseason and regular season.
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Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh
Verb
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.
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To clean it, pour enough vinegar into a plastic bag so the shower head will be submerged once inside.
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But unlike lower-commitment purchases like a car or an air fryer, a house doesn’t come with an owner’s manual, and every hollow whoosh through the vents meant the furnace was imploding or a pipe was bursting.
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During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city.
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After Sunday’s draw, coach Amir Ghalenoei said the team had to rush to the airport since it was ordered to be back in Mexico before the streetlights came on.
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Friends said he had been rushed to the hospital on June 12, where doctors discovered a serious undiagnosed heart condition.
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas.
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When the final whistle blew, the Seattle crowd gave one last mighty roar as the Americans triumphantly applauded their fans, who had been in great voice the full 90 minutes.
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And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
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As thousands of fans streamed toward the stadium last week for the tournament opener, many stopped to snap photos, pet the dog and post videos online.
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The new accessories collection includes key rings, luggage tags, passport covers, card holders, coasters, placemats, notebook and diary covers, zip pouches, bookmarks, napkin holders, desk accessories and a structured briefcase.
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For some, a weekend camping trip doesn’t offer the same rush as whitewater rafting or zip-lining through a jungle.
Verb
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Rob Stewart was slammed by fans for jetting off to attend Scotland's FIFA World Cup match in Boston less than a day after the rocker canceled a concert in California due to health issues.
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Luxury wellness retreats are dominating travel wish lists right now, but the price tag on jetting off to a spa resort has become tough to justify in 2026.
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“Swoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoosh. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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