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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
Dave Campbell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
The actors would get it, take a swig, swish it around their mouth and then spit it out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 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
Murray crouched down for some extra coaxing of his heave from behind the half-court line, watched the ball sail on track toward the basket and — swish! — struck a pose right in front of the broadcast table.
—Dave Campbell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
The actors would get it, take a swig, swish it around their mouth and then spit it out.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 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
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This titanium whistle is about the same weight as a paper clip and is incredibly durable.Stephanie Gray, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2025
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Yet, come the full-time whistle, that difficult spell became irrelevant.Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 4 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
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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
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They can be trained to walk on a leash, to be comfortable around dogs, to touch objects with their nose, to hiss, to stand water and to problem-solve.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The state of Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist’s relationship hasn’t been made clear, but the two were seemingly spotted flicking in up in ski gear on Christmas Day.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Golden Gate Park Christmas tree lighting SF Rec & Parks will flick the switch on the historic 100-foot-tall Monterey cypress outside McLaren Lodge.Claire Reilly, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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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Expect to be impressed by Hürrem’s grand setting that’s dotted with trickling fountains, white-and-gold marble slabs, dangling chandeliers, and stylish cubbies with curtains for private relaxation.Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 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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The point is the Oilers could be a bit handcuffed and might be able to swing only a trade or two.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The 10-episode series, which swings onto Disney+ Jan. 29, includes a voice cast comprising Hudson Thames, Colman Domingo, Eugene Byrd, Grace Song, Zeno Robinson, Hugh Dancy and Charlie Cox.Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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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 18 Jan. 2025.
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