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

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 But it can easily be lifted away, swooshed through the air, and opened up to be interacted with. — Kim Snaith, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025

Noun

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 Crispy tostada shells get a swoosh of smoky chipotle mayo, plus fanned slices of juicy mango and creamy avocado. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for swoosh

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh

Verb

No chopping, no cooking and zero cleanup—just shake, pour and enjoy.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.

— Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

As the halftime whistle blew, fans surely would have been thanking the gods for the respite, not from the heat, but rather the lack of any substantive action.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
From the first whistle until fans exited the parking lots, Colombian supporters who descended upon Kansas City made quite a racket.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of whistle

Noun

Keep in the original packaging, but once opened, transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026

Definition of zip

Verb

Soon after the ceremony, Kloss, who had a brief falling out then rapprochement with the Grammy winner, jetted to Paris Fashion Week, where a curious paparazzo from gossip page Deux Moi had to inquire.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
In one week of February 2024, Swift attended the Grammys in Los Angeles, jetted to Tokyo for four concerts, then jumped back onto her private plane to make the Super Bowl with time to spare.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of jet

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