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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Recent Examples of whoosh
David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In an electrifying whoosh, Mark S. steps out of the birthing cabin and off the elevator.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
The sound was whooshing, like air being gathered backward.
—Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Sixty minutes from busy freeways to lush fairways, from the whoosh of traffic to whispering surf
A southern California vacation can be a whirlwind affair, what with the encircling ring of still-life highways clogged by road-ragers at any and all hours of the day.
—David Weiss, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
In an electrifying whoosh, Mark S. steps out of the birthing cabin and off the elevator.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Tinnitus causes persistent sounds such as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
The sound was whooshing, like air being gathered backward.
—Hala Alyan
june 9, Literary Hub, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoosh
Verb
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The Loons fell into a 1-0 hole after captain center back Michael Boxall was whistled for a foul on Tomas Ostrak.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
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Participants must bring their own watercraft, personal flotation device, whistle, and a white electric light.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s a brief summary: There’s your trademark: brand names, logos, slogans, distinctive packaging, such as the Nike swoosh.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The swoosh is also navy blue with a thin red, yellow and amber outline around it, matching the bright tongue and heel counter.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Add Hollywood buzz to the mix, and this 1973 bike is a keeper.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Social media platforms, particularly X, buzzed with posts expressing grief, anger, and speculation.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 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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Listen: That song your kids are humming (or belting out)?—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 July 2025
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The place where my embarrassment typically sat in my body was replaced with a quiet humming feeling, a relief, a full-body homecoming.—
Natalie Guerrero
July 28,
Literary Hub,
28 July 2025
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“Whoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoosh. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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