swans

Definition of swansnext
present tense third-person singular of swan

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swans
Verb
  • The happy couple strolls around town to do normal couple activities (such as a romantic dinner date or appearing on the Kiss Cam at a sporting event), before Pringle Man is destroyed by rabid fans.
    Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
  • From sunset yoga and a world-class spa to leisurely strolls under the live oaks and days spent by the pool, activities at the 20,000-acre resort are numerous—and relaxing.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • But luckily for Lisa, Britani saunters over and launches into a complete play-by-play.
    Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • No screens, no distractions—only the kind of presence that lingers long after the vows are spoken.
    Nikita Khanna, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Measles also lingers in rooms longer than many other diseases, Weber added.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Swans.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swans. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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