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noun

Definition of whistle

as in whoosh

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Recent Examples of whistle

Noun

An offensive rebound — and an ensuing whistle in response to a reach-in by Payton Pritchard — answered that call. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026 The early foul trouble forced Brown to turn to Drummond, who checked in on that same whistle with the Knicks down, 8-5. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Verb

The classic whistle signals when your water is ready, making every cup feel a little more special. — Lauren Murphy, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 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

Sabalenka wore a black Nike tank emblazoned with the brand’s signature swoosh logo.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 26 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of swoosh

Verb

The sorghum hissed when the wind came through it—two years of drought had left the South Dakota ground hard and the dry grass loud.

— Heide Brandes, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Andy the Alligator hisses, the sound provided by a recording of bacon frying in a pan.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of hiss

Noun

Officers cinched a plastic zip-tie around her wrists and led her away.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
This two-piece set pairs a classic full-zip jacket with matching pants in soft velour, giving you a coordinated fall outfit without having to figure out which pieces work together.

— Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of zip

Verb

Its beauty is only rivalled by the bubbling powder-blue domes of nearby Süleymaniye Mosque, constructed by Mimar Sinan, a contemporary of Michelangelo.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Not only would this have led to liquid water covering much of the Martian surface, but when lava bubbled through the Martian crust and met groundwater, warm habitable niches ideal for microbial life could have been forged.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of bubble

Verb

Those aspirations fizzled, however, as VinZant and the property owner could not come to an agreement on the concept, according to the city.

— Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2026
Ultimately, filmmaker Richard Kelly’s narrative bursts fizzle into a confusing meltdown, but along the way, it’s stoked with enough wiggy comedy and incendiary situations to keep its target teen audience straight up and satisfied.

— Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of fizzle

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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