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
David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
And for those hoping to spend some time swooshing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a $20 million penthouse at Utah‘s uber-luxe Montage Deer Valley may be just the ticket.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The swoosh has faced headwinds in recent years as innovation slowed and sales declined.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
And for those hoping to spend some time swooshing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a $20 million penthouse at Utah‘s uber-luxe Montage Deer Valley may be just the ticket.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
They were pieced together for the show's pièce de résistance as a swoosh-y, crinkle-y multi-color Snufflapagus, the lovable character from Sesame Street.
—Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The swoosh has faced headwinds in recent years as innovation slowed and sales declined.
—Jessica Golden, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh
Verb
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Messages poured in from strangers who recognized their own grief in Maggie’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Jacob Klass poured in 31 points while Eli Landman chipped in with 21 points as Beverly (6-2) cruised over Gloucester 77-49.—
Brian Roach,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Then, with a whoosh, the machine moves on, leaving a glassy trail.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
22 Dec. 2025
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Elsewhere among the market’s problem children, Bitcoin has steadied, tentatively, near $93,000 after a whoosh below $90,000 earlier.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Nov. 2025
Verb
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First responders in Atlanta rushed to an airport runway Tuesday after an aircraft experienced a harrowing landing failure, with all eight of its landing tires bursting the moment the plane touched down, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Lopez rushed her back to the emergency room, where an MRI revealed a diagnosis of transverse myelitis, a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the spinal cord.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Federal officers fired tear gas Monday to break up a crowd of whistle-blowing bystanders in Minneapolis who showed up to see the aftermath of a car crash involving immigration agents, just a few blocks from where Good was fatally shot.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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On Saturday, Rogers answered his manager’s call emphatically, even if that aggression spilt over after the final whistle.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the videos, which are still streaming on the servers of the New York Times, the incessant Israeli bombing rattles the viewer’s nerves through the immediacy of our screens.—
Max Weiss,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The show will air one last time on the CBS Television Network and will be available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ Premium subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs).—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Forever Fleece Half-zip Hoodie Your new favorite joggers deserve a matching top, and this Forever Fleece Half-zip Hoodie gets our vote.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Each seat is equipped with no-nonsense, hurricane-ready cushions that have thick, washable zip covers for breezy cleaning.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The duo jetted off to Italy for the Venice Film Festival and walked the red carpet at the Variety and Golden Globes Party.—
Emily Kelleher,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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In the summer of 1999, Maher jetted to the south of France to begin his new career.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Swoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoosh. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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