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noun

Definition of whistle

as in whoosh

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Noun

Ted gives her a going-away present, which seems to be a whistle in a red box, meaning she has been promoted to Head Coach of the Lady Greyhounds. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 Credit to Tennessee for fighting until the final whistle, though. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Verb

Morocco’s best opportunity came just before the halftime whistle when Achraf Hakimi sent a free kick from just outside the box past the right post. — Kyle Hightower, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 The month-long journey, which begins on June 30, includes public display events in eight cities — including Philadelphia, Buffalo, Chicago and Omaha — and whistle stops in dozens more cities and towns in eight states. — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for whistle

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Noun

Fixed on a mobile rig that will at times careen and whoosh across the stage when not otherwise holding on Winter, Anderson’s camera catches the expressionism and chiaroscuro of stage lights illuminating and fading off the singer’s face.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of whoosh

Verb

Their offense has sputtered and wheezed, even as their defense has done its part to keep them in games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The defense struggled a bit in the first half with the reserves on the field even after producing a second-quarter interception, and the offense also gasped and wheezed with the reserves on the field.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of wheeze

Noun

Those cleats — with the red Nike swoosh and white outline, the bright red laces and a strange cuff at the back, leaning right against his Achilles — were on the Falcons defensive back’s feet for the worst day of his life.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
The swoosh has already been adjusting its inventory this year to reduce promotions—industry-speak for when products go on sale.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of swoosh

Verb

In the first week of the COVID shutdown, Holmes packed her two hissing black cats, donned an N95 mask and flew to LAX.

— Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
This step is what brought us here, to Ponysaurus, filling out the online notice to the tune of a hissing compressor that kept clean air moving through the brewing system.

— Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiss

Noun

One pair of black jeans featured a zip-front construction without a traditional waistband, while cropped jackets styled with low-rise jeans emphasized the return of the bare midriff.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Tyson Bagent’s first-half interception was a bit ugly — not enough zip and too far behind tight end Colston Loveland on a pass over the middle that found Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick instead.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of zip

Verb

Rumors of Frow’s impending departure had been bubbling in the industry in some months.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Anthony Tubbs of the Los Angeles Fire Department said firefighters also responded to reports of flooding in the area and found water bubbling from the street.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of bubble

Verb

Some deer wag more than others, and whitetails will swish more at different times of year—for example, in summer and into early bow season, when pesky bugs hover.

— Tom Carpenter, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Alternatively, slice them crosswise and swish well in a bowl of cold water, then lift them out, leaving the dirt behind in the bowl.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of swish

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