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verb

Definition of whooshnext
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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noun

as in whistle

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Recent Examples of whoosh
Verb
Those looking for a thrilling ride can whoosh down two natural waterslides at Meadow Run. — Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026 Cunningham’s Fisher-Price pianos and decrepit drums are unmistakable, as is Ciani’s Buchla, which whooshes and rattles like a steam engine barreling down the tracks. — Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
Emptied feels like a sudden gushing whoosh, then nothingness. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 In the hills where Wellington’s kiwi now live and breed, the only late-night sound on Tuesday was the whoosh of wind turbines. — ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whoosh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoosh
  1. whistle
  2. swoosh
  3. buzz
  4. zip
  5. hum
Verb
  • These seats are open to the elements, allowing guests to hear the train whistle loud and clear and smell the heady scent of sugar pines during the ride.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of whistle
Noun
  • 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
  • Left-wing messaging had become as synonymous with Nike as its swoosh logo.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of swoosh
Verb
  • Summary Tonight, the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas is buzzing for the WBA welterweight title clash between Rolly Romero and Teofimo Lopez.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Smith’s chemistry with Mitchell has been buzzing since the spring, but his connection with the Jets’ top receiver has been building all summer.
    — Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzz
Noun
  • Prosecutors said Asora had Hansen zip-tie MacNeil’s hands before Hansen was restrained.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There's also a zip pocket for ID cards and other essentials, altogether making this a great option for both kids and adults on-the-go.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of zip
Verb
  • Meanwhile, this column just keeps humming along day after day.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The sounds of generators humming and chain saws whirling filled the neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
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“Whoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoosh. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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