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as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
the horse's tail swishes after every jump
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
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Recent Examples of swish
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
Their play is a symphony of cheers and swishes, conversation and laughter, dribbling balls and rattling rims.
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Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
In one of the top games, Atlanta’s Paul Parks took a 6-2 lead over Miami’s Byrd Daniel III, before Daniel swished two straight behind the arc to tie it at six points.
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Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
The Vale can be combined with a stay at Silverstone’s swish Escapade hotel or in a luxury yurt on the inner track.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Mullins launched a shot from 35 feet and … swish.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
Their play is a symphony of cheers and swishes, conversation and laughter, dribbling balls and rattling rims.
—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
In other words, avoid swishing seltzers in your mouth, drinking a lot of them or even sipping one throughout the day.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
In one of the top games, Atlanta’s Paul Parks took a 6-2 lead over Miami’s Byrd Daniel III, before Daniel swished two straight behind the arc to tie it at six points.
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Jason Beede,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2026
Adjective
There was more intrigue at the annual UTA, Curtis Brown And C&W at the Bo Tree Hotel’s swish Lavo, where new Channel 4 boss Priya Dogra was spotted chewing the fat with UTA top brass, including Curtis Brown CEO Jonny Geller.
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Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
The Vale can be combined with a stay at Silverstone’s swish Escapade hotel or in a luxury yurt on the inner track.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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As the halftime whistle blew, fans surely would have been thanking the gods for the respite, not from the heat, but rather the lack of any substantive action.
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From the first whistle until fans exited the parking lots, Colombian supporters who descended upon Kansas City made quite a racket.
Noun
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The life-size robotic elephants in Prasanth Prakashan's backyard workshop have ears that flap, tails that swish and trunks that squirt water.
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French forward Marcus Thuram carried a bright green suede maxi flap bag from a Chanel collaboration with Pharrell Williams, while Rayan Cherki carried an oversized Hermès Kelly Maxi.
Verb
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Then a hissing arrow pins a golden soccer ball to the Clash of Clans escutcheon.
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There’s plenty of feline choreography, like crawling, meowing, and hissing.
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After Florian Wirtz crossed in from the left side of the pitch, Kai Havertz got just enough of his head on the ball to flick it into the far side of the goal.
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After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
Adjective
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Even a 73-year-old shopper was impressed by its stylish, comfortable fit.
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The culotte-style stretchy shorts are equal parts comfortable and stylish, and the high-neck top can be worn either tucked-in or down and loose.
Noun
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These poached shrimp are packed with flavor and are easily transportable in a zip-top bag nestled in your cooler.
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The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.
Noun
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Vigorously whisk remaining 1 cup of cream with powdered sugar in a large bowl until medium-stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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Transfer peach juice to 12-inch skillet, add pectin mixture, and whisk until combined.
Verb
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Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
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To the fans who have watched the Warriors swing and miss on free agents and various trade targets over the last few years, watching Simons sign with another team was painful.
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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