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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention Lakers to honor Showtime-era coach Pat Riley with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it
What’s motivating Lakers in their NBA Cup title chase?
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 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
Refill the sink with cool water and gently swish the garment to help release the soapy water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention Lakers to honor Showtime-era coach Pat Riley with statue outside Crypto.com Arena
Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it
What’s motivating Lakers in their NBA Cup title chase?
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 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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Simu Liu is attached in the lead role of Brad Katsuyama, who blew the whistle on high-tech corruption in the financial industry, with Anthony Bregman set to produce.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2025
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So came the whistle, the roar, the ball being inbounded to the 6-foot-9 freshman just atop the circle.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The flap is present in both males and females, but there doesn’t appear to be any muscles able to move the flap for the pore to function properly, researchers said.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Per The Guardian, the flap has made its way to the front burner again with the brewing controversy over the use of the technology in The Brutalist.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ross Crates, an ecologist at the Australian National University who was not involved in the study, noted that other research had shown that some birds hissed to ward off predators to their nests.—
Kate Golembiewski,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The hissing wind pushed black smoke down Temescal Canyon, sending residents choking toward the beach.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Their productions also include Signs (2002), War Horse (2011), Lincoln (2012), Sully (2016) and the Jason Bourne flicks.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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In moments, Anderson saw flames flicking up the side of the house.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While attending day two of the 2025 Invictus Games in Vancouver, British Columbia on Monday, Feb. 10, the Duchess of Sussex, 43, kept warm in a super stylish longline coat alongside her husband, Prince Harry, in 20-degree temperatures.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The artist whose been on a roll as of late utilized his set to showcase his most stylish era yet.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Use a whisk or a glass jar to combine the ingredients and shake until well combined and emulsified.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2024
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The 12-speed mixer boasts 500 watts of power and comes with a bunch of useful accessories, including a flat beater, pouring shield, dough hook, stainless steel bowl and a whisk.—
Will Porter,
Architectural Digest,
2 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The Twins swung a minor trade on Thursday, trading utilityman Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Mavs swung another trade Tuesday, acquiring noted Celtics killer Caleb Martin from Philadelphia.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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These fashionable kicks have removable EVA orthotic inserts and thick, cushioned soles that’ll support your feet on long travel days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the same way that Demi Moore made pregnancy photoshoots fashionable with her iconic 1991 Vanity Fair cover, newer generations of expectant mothers have had their own celebrity trendsetters.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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