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
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
Another photo compilation shows off his haircuts – flat tops and fades, with swooshes and angular designs.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The production design, swooshing across Michael Yeargan and Jake Barton’s set, creates a background blizzard of technological flashes and blips.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Falk said Jordan’s record-breaking shoe deal from Nike played a part in the divide; Clark’s contract with the swoosh and upcoming signature shoe release has also been a hot-button topic.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 6 June 2025
Another photo compilation shows off his haircuts – flat tops and fades, with swooshes and angular designs.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
Modern borders, government restrictions and urbanization were beginning to encroach on their nomadic ways, and the advent of transistor radios, cars and mobile phones was sending the modern world swooshing in.
—Isabel Kershner, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
The production design, swooshing across Michael Yeargan and Jake Barton’s set, creates a background blizzard of technological flashes and blips.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh
Verb
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The group secured a victory last month, when the court found the council had not properly considered the health impacts of the smoke pouring off the site.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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The loup de mer is crisp-skinned over eggplant caviar, roasted sweet peppers, tomato confit, and basil, finished with a saffron bouillon poured to order.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This time, Ariana announces with a whoosh of her ponytail that America has voted on who the three bombshells must recouple with.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Last winter, at Chicago’s Greek Islands (200 S. Halsted St.), our Greektown dinner started with a bang — more accurately, a whoosh.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The Giant rushed for 293 carries, producing 1,711 yards and 21 touchdowns.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Following the crash around 6:30 a.m., Campos was rushed to a hospital and later died as a result of her injuries.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Paddlers must wear a personal floatation device, bring a whistle, and carry a white light.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Against Malik Harrison, Johnson missed on initial contact but kept fighting to the whistle and got some compliments from running backs coach Eddie Faulkner.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The episode will air Wednesday night at 10 p.m. EDT on Comedy Central and will stream on Paramount+ the following day.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The original film is available to stream on Netflix.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Working with housing complexes in the county, Breathe California strives to reduce the effects of air pollution and ozone creation by connecting residents with electric zip cars and teaching efficient indoor airspace cleaning.—
Olivia Cyrus,
Sacbee.com,
18 July 2025
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The quarter zip has four-way stretch for optimal movement and moisture-wicking technology to keep sweat at bay.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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His speed and physicality pop, but not as much as his spatial awareness and ability to jet into open spaces.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
8 Aug. 2025
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But those who can’t jet to the white isle will still get a chance to see Holosphere 2.0 when Prydz takes it on tour.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
30 July 2025
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“Swoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoosh. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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