as in poured
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose
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Recent Examples of swooshed
But it can easily be lifted away, swooshed through the air, and opened up to be interacted with.
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Kim Snaith, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Kim Snaith, Space.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swooshed
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The publication has poured millions of pounds into the effort, building out a TV-quality studio and hiring experienced video staff.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Blue gloves and helmets flew into the air, and the players poured onto the ice in jubilation.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
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The order did not last long, however, as lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly in dramatic overnight scenes, pushing past troops sent there by Yoon and voting unanimously against it in an emergency session.—
Stella Kim,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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As lawmakers rushed to the National Assembly, Yoon’s martial law command issued a proclamation declaring sweeping powers, including suspending political activities, controlling the media and publications, and allowing arrests without warrants.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Swooshed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swooshed. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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