swotting

present participle of swot, British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swotting
Verb
  • To create the new surface—which the FDA categorizes differently from other breast implants on the market—Motiva partnered with scientists studying nanotechnology’s role in breast implant surface design at the University of Manchester in England.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Acting was a career shift for Tillman, who was a pre-med student in college studying to be an orthopedic surgeon.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lane said experts analyzing the gun could discover fingerprints, DNA or perhaps a serial number that could trace back to the shooter.
    Will Carless, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Investigators are analyzing imprints of a forearm, palm and a shoe of the person of interest.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There is a clear risk for streamers cramming sports into their portfolios.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • While the airlines are undeniably cramming us all in regardless of our waist size, for passengers who truly don’t fit in a standard economy seat, policies like Southwest’s help not only them but their fellow travelers be safer and more comfortable onboard, and that’s a good thing.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Lastly, keep reading The Hustle to see if your business gets featured.
    Founder Features, thehustle.co, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Keep reading to get the full story on HRT and Alzheimer’s, and learn what this means for you.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Malcolm doesn’t take the rejection personally, deducing that Ellen is still grieving.
    Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • This budget-friendly Presto knife sharpener features a two-stage sharpening system for grinding knife blades and honing them to a polished and sharp finish.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Miley Cyrus shocked viewers by stripping down to a nude bikini top and briefs and grinding, twerking and thrusting on fellow performer Robin Thicke at the 2013 show in one of the raciest performances in MTV history.
    Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • My impression was several of my colleagues were amused by this mystery and a bit invested in finding out the outcome.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Katelynn had only selected a few pairs of baby clothes and shoes after finding out the baby’s gender.
    Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Appreciation means valuing the struggle of learning, not despite its difficulty but because of it.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Laura is frantic about saving Daniel after learning Cherry pushed her father from a construction site, fracturing his spine in two places.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Swotting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swotting. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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