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as in to sail
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
there appeared to be an oily film swimming on the water
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as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness
the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim
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Recent Examples of swim
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Sure, there’s not really that much to do and see in the open world beyond fighting monsters, yet swimming its oceans, climbing its mountains, and braving its deadly depths feels like an exciting adventure anyway.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Nick Caruso, TVLine, 12 Mar. 2025
After making her way up a driveway to a mansion, the Hannah Montana alum strips down to her underwear, takes a swim in the pool, exercises, showers and steals a suit from the luxury house’s closet, all the while dancing to herself.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Two of the people were able to swim to shore, but the third person, an 18-year-old man, did not resurface, according to the statement.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Mar. 2025
Sure, there’s not really that much to do and see in the open world beyond fighting monsters, yet swimming its oceans, climbing its mountains, and braving its deadly depths feels like an exciting adventure anyway.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
However, the vote remained up in the air, as the mystery behind Mary’s plans (and oddly timed post-challenge swim) continued to make Sai’s head spin.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 12 Mar. 2025
After making her way up a driveway to a mansion, the Hannah Montana alum strips down to her underwear, takes a swim in the pool, exercises, showers and steals a suit from the luxury house’s closet, all the while dancing to herself.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swim
Verb
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Speaking of encouraging starts, Carlos Rodón spun one from the mound.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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With Atletico midfielder Koke attempting to cover the distance, Cardoso spins his marker and pushes the ball forward, creating separation on the halfway line.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hernández swung, held his bat out wide and posed as the ball sailed over the center-field wall.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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It was ordered by the Pentagon to sail to the Middle East amid escalating strikes on the Houthi rebels in Yemen.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Her trance is rudely broken when Elliott beans the suffering animal with a tire iron, putting it out of its misery—maybe.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Three years after their auspicious debut, the young Chicago rock trio’s new album features this insatiable lead single — a quick, crunchy guitar track that’s been putting me in a trance for months.—
Alex Suskind,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That doesn’t mean the idea may not be floated again, especially if the economy slows significantly and as mid-term elections approach.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2025
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This architecturally adventurous hotel in Swedish Lapland comprises a collection of Scandi-minimalist cabins—some floating atop the Lule River, others at the edge of a forest that’s frequented by moose.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her chances of winning have hovered around the 80 percent mark since March 17.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Trillion-dollar deficits are no longer shocking, and interest expense alone is hovering around record levels.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And no one in these countries faints from such statements, does not remember the law and international law, humanity and human rights.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
15 Aug. 2024
Verb
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The victory capped an incredible season for the CBC Cadets, who finished with a 13-1 record, riding a 13-game win streak.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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And in December 2023, a man riding a bicycle in a bike lane died after hitting a fire hydrant while avoiding a turning van on the road in San Jose.—
Jovi Dai,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In severe cases, a loss of consciousness (syncope) may occur.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Swim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swim. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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