as in to whistle
to move very quickly with the sound of quickly flowing air or water
Cars whooshed along the highway. Water whooshed down the pipe.
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Recent Examples of whoosh
Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
From there my type B personality whooshed in.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Until the landlord repainted, there was a black arrow of soot pointing upward from the stove where the fire went whoosh!
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The motionless people drooling on the sidewalk, the Waymos whooshing around with no one inside.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
From there my type B personality whooshed in.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
Set the scene The electric whoosh of automatic doors at the entrance, activated by room keys, act like a Shinto torii gate, marking the transition between two starkly different worlds—inside and outside the hotel.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
Until the landlord repainted, there was a black arrow of soot pointing upward from the stove where the fire went whoosh!
—Alyse Whitney, Saveur, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoosh
Verb
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But this study suggests that horses are unique in their ability to whistle and vibrate their vocal cords at the same time, the authors write.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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This song-and-whistle combo appears to be a talent reserved for horses and their closest wild relatives, the researchers said.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Crispy tostada shells get a swoosh of smoky chipotle mayo, plus fanned slices of juicy mango and creamy avocado.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 May 2026
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Teams will be permitted up to two additional commercial logos (no more than 4 square inches each) on uniforms — UH’s jerseys will continue to feature the Nike swoosh or Jordan Brand logos — and apparel and one additional commercial logo on equipment during the preseason and regular season.—
Joseph Duarte,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
Verb
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If outdoor dining is being ruined by buzzing pests, the Gootop bug zapper may be the easiest way to reclaim your outdoor space (and your cheeseburger)!—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Though Madden’s extension type has yet to be confirmed, the wider beauty world has been buzzing about K-tips, otherwise known as Keratin tips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
Noun
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This quarter-zip from The North Face is currently under $50, while this sporty cargo skort from Columbia is just $43.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
18 May 2026
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Why the Nike Tech trend blew up Earlier this year, Nike Tech fleeces, jackets, pants and sweatsuits sparked cultural commentary with a viral social media trend that inspired young men to trade the casual style for preppy quarter-zip sweaters.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Ventilators hummed in an intensive care unit.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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The Hidden Liability In Your Basement For decades, the physical server room was treated as a necessary evil—rows of network video recorders (NVRs) humming in back offices, consulted only after something went wrong and then forgotten.—
Robert Messer,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Whoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoosh. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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