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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
Chilling moments like this are the lifeblood of The Dreamed Adventure, the moments that recall the pitiful last days of the dying communist era and the violent, mafia-style economics that whooshed in to replace them. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 22 May 2026 Those looking for a thrilling ride can whoosh down two natural waterslides at Meadow Run. — Talia Avakian, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
Noun
During their stroll, Monroe stands over a subway grate as the whoosh of a passing train blows the skirt of her white halter dress up, a welcome respite from the sweltering heatwave that has gripped the city. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Emptied feels like a sudden gushing whoosh, then nothingness. — Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for whoosh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoosh
  1. whistle
  2. swoosh
  3. buzz
  4. zip
  5. hum
Verb
  • Lema’s late first half efforts enabled Bay to level the match just before the halftime whistle.
    — Mercury News, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of whistle
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
  • With sport fields and courts, playgrounds, a community center, pool, splash pad, and more, the spot is always buzzing with activity.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Likewise, Mississippi State’s surprisingly smooth run through three games — led by breakout quarterback Kamario Taylor — had Starkville buzzing before Missouri landed in the state.
    — PJ Green September 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of buzz
Noun
  • Students sitting with arms linked at the elbows could only see in shards through a picket of shin guards, restricting their view of the area where classmates and roommates were dragged one by one and zip-tied face down on the spring grass.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Métier’s Passerby North-South tote bag has a full-zip closure, sturdy handles, and plenty of pockets.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of zip
Verb
  • Duke also knew that in the country’s beautiful capital, Budapest, cafés hummed with arguments about poetry and politics, the press was relatively free, and Jewish businesses were still open.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The company thinks its fully reusable Starship megarocket will be humming along by then, taking care of all its spaceflight needs.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Whoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoosh. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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