as in buzzes
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 whooshes
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The camera handled by cinematographer Malik Hassan Sayeed, working with Guadagnino for the first time, whooshes around his subjects to indicate the shakiness of their frames of mind.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whooshes
Verb
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On football weekends, the whole town buzzes with maroon pride, fans, and festive energy.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nyhavn’s vibrant waterfront dazzles with its iconic townhouses, while Vesterbro’s gritty-chic Meatpacking District buzzes with galleries and nightlife.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These half-zips are made from water-wicking fabric to keep you comfortable in all sorts of weather conditions.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The bottom of the bag zips, allowing for easy storage for sandals, glasses cases, and other small items.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Whooshes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whooshes. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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