SWOOSH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈswüsh

Definition of swoosh

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

Verb

Its simplicity, especially paired with naan, impressed me more than most fine-dining dishes assembled with tweezers and swooshed artfully with a sauce. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026 Script is finding new life in after-school clubs where students can learn to loop and swoosh their handwriting. — Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2026

Noun

Baptiste wore the swoosh well Sunday, rescuing her first-round match against 2021 French Open and 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejčíková from two match points down to win 6-7(7), 7-6(6), 6-2 in 2 hours and 53 minutes of unseasonably hot, sticky weather. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 24 May 2026 The Nike Book 2 McDonald’s sneakers, which are white and adorned with turquoise arches swooshes, which become available June 2. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swoosh

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Dreaming up ‘The Curse of a Forsaken Heart’ was the first time my creative voice poured back in.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
That is important, as the show includes simulated rain showers with real water pouring down on the stage from above.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pour

Verb

Last year in January, at least 30 people were killed as tens of thousands of Hindus rushed to bathe in a sacred river during the Maha Kumbh festival, the world’s largest religious gathering.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
However, even on longer drives with the second and third units, the Bills generally veered toward keeping a pass-rushing pair in the game for six-plus snaps at a time.

— Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of rush

Noun

In the dying stages of the game, Messi hit each post in quick succession and then had a goal ruled out for offside before the full-time whistle sounded.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Berwick recalls an employee sending her a video of someone projecting a Knicks finals game on the side of a New York City building and then, after the final whistle, immediately pivoting to a Summer House reunion episode.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of whistle

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Running September 10–20, before streaming September 21–27, the event will comprise 87 feature-length and short films by 2SLGBTQIA+ creators alongside parties, filmmaker Q&As, workshops, and community events.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026
However, the main attraction during dark nights in August is the Milky Way, which streams through the Summer Triangle to Scorpius and Sagittarius.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of stream

Noun

The pass got to Benson with zip and perfect placement for a 19-yard gain.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Anrabess Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt and Pants Set As one of Amazon’s best-selling sweatsuits, this quarter-zip pullover and wide-leg pants duo is clearly a fan favorite.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

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