How to Use swimming in a Sentence

swimming

1 of 2 adjective
  • In a new twist, the other half would operate as a non-swimming, staffed beach.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Cleveland and Cincinnati both have some of the most swimming pools per capita.
    — Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, 4 Jan. 2018
  • Swimming conditions are currently very dangerous with strong currents and high surf.
    — Leada Gore, AL.com, 22 June 2017
  • Authorities said such beaches are handled as dangerous, non-swimming areas.
    — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • There are of course, modern amenities as well, including two swimming pools, a gym and a skate park built for Depp's son with his former partner Vanessa Paradis.
    — Bridget Mallon, ELLE Decor, 24 June 2015
  • The scientific research over the past decade, showing how swimming impacts things like mathematic skills, story recall and motor skills, is quite impressive.
    — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE.com, 19 July 2017
  • Jackson Park, a huge new rental complex that opened in January, is known for its mega-amenities, including two swimming pools, a private park and courts for sports like basketball, squash and shuffleboard.
    — Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2018
  • Pets are not allowed on Rosewood Beach, but nearby Moraine Park is dog-friendly and includes picnic areas, a sculpture garden, and walking trails to the non-swimming beach.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
  • In a 2016 presentation, Woodard showed one graphic with a declining blue line charting how swimming pools have become less popular in Maricopa County.
    — Ian James, azcentral, 29 Jan. 2020

swimming

2 of 2 noun
  • I am going swimming later today.
  • So much swimming just to die on the shore.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Well, their swimming lessons could be free.
    — Alexandra Phelps updated May 15, Miami Herald, 15 May 2026
  • Ramirez wore red swimming shorts as the pair shared a sweet kiss in the ocean.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Next up for him were cycling, swimming, and archery.
    — Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
  • This watch is suitable for light swimming.
    — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Brave the cold waters while wild swimming.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 May 2026
  • The swimming place for the reindeer.
    — Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
  • Your neighbor’s life or her swimming?
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 11 Oct. 2025
  • His older sister had a stroke a year ago while swimming.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Lo escapes by jumping off the boat and swimming to shore.
    — Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Ronningdal had lost her love for swimming while in high school back home.
    — Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
  • There’s still time, but the Sharks better get swimming.
    — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 22 May 2026
  • The narrow canal frothed like an ocean, and the canoeists were sent swimming.
    — Ben McGrath, The New Yorker, 3 July 2023
  • Smoliga, now 30, had sat atop the swimming world for years.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Be aware of strong currents and riptides when swimming.
    — Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Ohl brought his speed from water polo to swimming.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 May 2026
  • Its central glass dome—home to the swimming paradise—glows like a lantern at dusk.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • The patch should adhere to your skin while bathing, swimming, and playing sports.
    — Dawn Stacey, Phd, Lmhc, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2023
  • Constant swimming means less fat and firmer muscles.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • On one side are lanes for lap swimming; on the other is a deep pool with three diving boards.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
  • None of that distracted me from the charm of swimming in the middle of nowhere.
    — Lauren Breedlove, Outside, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Nothing beats a fun day swimming in one of Arizona's many lakes.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Officials warn against swimming in the area.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 June 2026
  • The pollution doesn’t just come from swimming.
    — ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Not to mention, those sitting below get to watch those swimming above.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The research shows that even walking, swimming or cycling can be enough to help.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 Sep. 2025
  • The water is warm year-round and fantastic for swimming.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
  • The pebbly, black-sand beach is known for its calm waters, perfect for swimming.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
  • Others tried flag football, rugby, track and field or para-swimming.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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