SWOOSH Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈswüsh

Definition of swoosh

as in to pour

to flow out in great quantities or with force water swooshed powerfully from the fire hose

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Recent Examples of swoosh

Verb

Its simplicity, especially paired with naan, impressed me more than most fine-dining dishes assembled with tweezers and swooshed artfully with a sauce. — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026 Somehow, two sequels have materialized to update the swooshing neon visuals and cartoony renditions of a virtual world. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025

Noun

The Nike swoosh sat slightly higher on the chest than the Barcelona crest, continuing the visual structure seen in earlier seasons with the brand’s T90 template kits. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 Mbappé and Vinícius have the Nike swoosh on his feet, as does Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Norway’s Erling Haaland. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for swoosh

Recent Examples of Synonyms for swoosh

Verb

No chopping, no cooking and zero cleanup—just shake, pour and enjoy.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.

— Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

As the halftime whistle blew, fans surely would have been thanking the gods for the respite, not from the heat, but rather the lack of any substantive action.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
From the first whistle until fans exited the parking lots, Colombian supporters who descended upon Kansas City made quite a racket.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026

Definition of whistle

Noun

Keep in the original packaging, but once opened, transfer to an airtight container or zip-top bag.

— Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
The internal zip pocket kept small valuables, such as my passport, Kindle, and lip balm, accessible without need for rummaging.

— Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 July 2026

Definition of zip

Verb

And for those ready to jet off on summer travels, this is your chance to stock up on SPF, travel-sized toiletries, and maybe even pick up a new carry-on for the road.

— Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 June 2026
My schedule as a travel writer involves year-round trips, jetting off from my home base in Paris to cover a hotel opening in Croatia or Madrid.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

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