as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force
water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose
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Recent Examples of swoosh
Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The Nike swoosh, Nadal’s Bull, and Federer's monogram are recognizable without words.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Lately, guests at top-tier resorts around the world have been given plenty of opportunities to experience such transformations—or, at the very least, to feel nurtured and relaxed while being gently swooshed and stretched.
—Flora Tsapovsky, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
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Verb
Another photo compilation shows off his haircuts – flat tops and fades, with swooshes and angular designs.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
The Nike swoosh, Nadal’s Bull, and Federer's monogram are recognizable without words.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
The production design, swooshing across Michael Yeargan and Jake Barton’s set, creates a background blizzard of technological flashes and blips.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Lately, guests at top-tier resorts around the world have been given plenty of opportunities to experience such transformations—or, at the very least, to feel nurtured and relaxed while being gently swooshed and stretched.
—Flora Tsapovsky, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh
Verb
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Enjoy a classic margarita for $9, a smoky mezcal margarita for $10, or explore the depths of agave with half-off tequila pours all night long.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Remember that small changes, like pouring your DIY cleaning solutions into glass spray bottles or dusting items with an old-fashioned feather duster, can make a big difference in your cleaning experience.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 July 2025
Noun
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This time, Ariana announces with a whoosh of her ponytail that America has voted on who the three bombshells must recouple with.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Last winter, at Chicago’s Greek Islands (200 S. Halsted St.), our Greektown dinner started with a bang — more accurately, a whoosh.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Paramedics tried to resuscitate her and rushed her to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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South Korea, which recently dealt with the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, rushed with its new leadership to make a deal with the U.S. as the country initially faced a 25% tariff rate against its exports.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In the semis, England trailed Italy until the 96th, when sub Michelle Agyemang forced extra time just before the final whistle.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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But referee Drew Fischer blew the final whistle just before Dreyer slotted home the ball.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
Verb
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As this author reported in the local Khaleej Times newspaper, Warner Bros. World is the first theme park in the Middle East to appear on the Global Attractions Attendance report with 1.8 million visitors streaming through its turnstiles in 2023.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Despite the show gaining more exposure by streaming on Netflix and Peacock, ratings apparently weren't helped enough to save the series.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The satchel has a clean, structured shape with a zip closure for the main compartment.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The next slide shows the designer successfully getting her new passport just in time to jet off to Paris.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Earlier this summer, Fox Sports CEO Eric Shanks jetted into Nantucket for a three hour meeting that would reshape the lineup of Fox Sports 1, and shake up its Big Noon Kickoff college football show.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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“Swoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoosh. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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