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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
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Ex-Laker Dennis Schroder swished a three after a James block, and Curry hit a driving layup to cut the Lakers’ lead to two with less than 30 seconds to go.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
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Noun
Swish swish sounds like it is written by 8 yr old kid or Donald Trump.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Verb
Right before the call, James swished in a 3-pointer created from the space from the screen.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Ex-Laker Dennis Schroder swished a three after a James block, and Curry hit a driving layup to cut the Lakers’ lead to two with less than 30 seconds to go.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Co-produced by Spain’s RTVE and TV3 with Sweden’s SVT, Germany’s NDR and Finland’s YLE, the eight-part comedy is set in a swish upper middle-class community in the placid hills outside Barcelona.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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The Bernabeu is considered by many to be the most demanding crowd in the football world and whistles were heard last night as early as the pre-match warm-up.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Paddlers must bring their watercraft, a personal flotation device such as a life jacket, and a whistle.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Jan. 2025
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The Goya The Goya came onto the scene at Loewe’s Fall 2021 show—the closest thing the label had to a classic flap bag—and captured hearts instantly.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
6 Jan. 2025
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In other cases, healthcare providers may use a flap, which involves repositioning nearby tissue to repair a scarred skin area.1112 Deroofing Deroofing involves removing the top layer of affected HS lesions (bumps), which allows the area to heal from the inside out.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Still, emergency officials allowed residents to trickle back into their neighborhoods starting Thursday but cautioned them to be careful as hissing gas lines continued to spew fires from leveled properties and a thick layer of smoke hung over the area.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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True, crowds were noisier and more raucous in audible expressions of engagement — hissing, cheering, applauding, with an occasional wisecrack shouted out — but the responses were collective and inspired by the story on screen.—
Thomas Doherty,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The nipple heel is an I-gotcha-shoe, something to flick your nose at the discriminatory height rules of the Cannes Film Festival.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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These are the best action flicks currently on Hulu, updated monthly.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These comfortable, stylish over-ear headphones are lauded for their adjustable EQ and long-lasting battery, ensuring a tailored and uninterrupted listening experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
8 Jan. 2025
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This voyage into the future of stylish drinking is a must for all 'Star Trek' - and cocktail - fans.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This kit includes matcha powder, a bamboo whisk (chasen), a scoop (chashaku) and a traditional bowl (chawan).—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Add 1 cup of the creamy peanut butter and whisk until combined; let stand 5 minutes to allow mixture to thicken.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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James Nolan of FanSided recently predicted the Mets would swing a blockbuster trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease after whiffing on Roki Sasaki.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin has swung wildly after robust U.S. jobs data sapped expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and sent stock markets spiraling.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The glasses not only provide exceptional sound clarity but also eliminate the traditional stigma associated with hearing aids by seamlessly integrating advanced audio technology into a sleek, fashionable eyewear design.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
12 Jan. 2025
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In the years since, the former editor and model has quietly put her own fashionable stamp on the baroque pile in the Peak District—the inspiration for Mr. Darcy’s Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice and a fixture on the moodboards of designers ranging from John Galliano to Alessandro Michele.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
12 Jan. 2025
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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