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verb

ˈswüsh How to pronounce swoosh (audio)
Definition of swooshnext
as in to pour
to flow out in great quantities or with force water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose

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swoosh

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noun

as in whoosh

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Recent Examples of swoosh
Verb
The production design, swooshing across Michael Yeargan and Jake Barton’s set, creates a background blizzard of technological flashes and blips. — Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024 Lately, guests at top-tier resorts around the world have been given plenty of opportunities to experience such transformations—or, at the very least, to feel nurtured and relaxed while being gently swooshed and stretched. — Flora Tsapovsky, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 July 2024
Noun
The hotel’s location is a gem for guests who want to ski the East Deer Valley terrain given Sterling chairlift, situated just one quick swoosh from Stein’s legendary ski concierge, provides direct access. — Elycia Rubin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2025 Just below the back end of the Nike swoosh sits a bright orange ribbon. — Joe Buscaglia, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for swoosh
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh
  1. pour
  2. whoosh
  3. rush
  4. whistle
  5. stream
  6. zip
  7. jet
Verb
  • The teen poured some Al Green grit on the gospel great’s 2007 ballad, again inspiring Richie to hop up and testify to some powerful vocals.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Just crack an egg into the chick, and the white pours smoothly out of its beak, leaving the yolk intact and safely inside.
    — Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of pour
Noun
  • The composers have a WarioWare library’s worth of FX: Tiny alarms for a shocked face; rippling winds to signal someone in deep thought; kitschy screams to ratchet up the suspense; the gratifying whoosh when a vote parchment is read.
    — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Then there are suction-type whooshes, which really help with the zolly shots zooming in and out on the characters’ faces.
    — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of whoosh
Verb
  • Others, however, rushed to the actor’s defense, pointing out that perhaps Leslie didn’t care—as evidenced by her ear-to-ear grin.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Bailey was rushed in an ambulance to St. Vincent’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6:21 a.m.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of rush
Noun
  • Wear a personal flotation device and bring a watercraft and whistle.
    — Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Fortunately, a high-level civil servant has blown the whistle and set the record straight.
    — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of whistle
Verb
  • Denise Richards & Her Wild Things is streaming now on Peacock.
    — Dana Rose Falcone, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Episodes will be available to stream the next day on Peacock.
    — Gina Ragusa, EW.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of stream
Noun
  • Other cycling jerseys will sport full zips, which can come in handy when putting the jersey on or taking it off.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • The posh bag is made from pebbled leather and features an exterior zip pocket and slip pocket, interior slip pocket, and a zippered top closure to secure your belongings.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of zip
Verb
  • The 27-year-old was on his way to becoming a doctor, had a girlfriend, Alexis Waggoner, and was about to jet off on a vacation to Florida, per the Columbus Monthly.
    — Alex Gurley, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Before closing out the year, the two jetted off to St. Barts.
    — Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of jet

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“Swoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swoosh. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.

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