as in pours
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose
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Verb
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025 -
Blass pours some coffee, lights a cigar, and selects his first pitch.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mrtka was actively involved between the whistles and after the whistle, using his size to clear the net and get under opponents’ skin.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Too many big plays allowed The Commanders have given up 32 explosive plays (completions of at least 16 yards and rushes of at least 12 yards), tied for the fifth-most in the league through Week 4.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the Broncos’ passing game led them to victory, the typically reliable running back group was solid as well — 44 rushes for 152 yards — even though the average per rush was dragged down by a fumble that led to a 14-yard loss for Madsen.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The idea is to make the merchandise available in tandem with its theatrical debut, or else later, as an additional marketing vector when the project streams or releases on physical media.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Sep. 2025
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Today, Silhouette streams into more than 25 countries with over 500 classes that blend art, science, and sweat.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Charter Club Women’s Quarter Zip Sweater Half zips are back!—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Oct. 2025
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Prada gave athleticism her signature Milanese twist with sporty zips in pretty pastels, while Gucci showed shrunken, ladylike jackets as transitional layers.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Swooshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swooshes. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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