Thesaurus results for WHOOSH

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verb

Definition of whoosh

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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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

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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

Inside the Lasch Football Building, for example, there’s barely a wall not covered in some sort of a mural featuring a uniformed player, Nike swoosh proudly displayed.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Mbappé and Vinícius have the Nike swoosh on his feet, as does Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Norway’s Erling Haaland.

— Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Definition of swoosh

Verb

The lodge is usually buzzing with guests playing card games, enjoying daily happy hour, or sitting by the roaring fireplace.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
In the now-notorious moment, Rock, 61, made a joke directed at Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett Smith’s buzzed haircut.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of buzz

Noun

The pass got to Benson with zip and perfect placement for a 19-yard gain.

— Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Anrabess Quarter-Zip Sweatshirt and Pants Set As one of Amazon’s best-selling sweatsuits, this quarter-zip pullover and wide-leg pants duo is clearly a fan favorite.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of zip

Verb

Dreamy interludes pad the space between tracks with humming synths and strings; sometimes songs dissolve into floating mood pieces, anchored by a drone or loop.

— Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
The insects protect their queen, collecting in a roiling, humming mass on his hand.

— Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2026

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