SWOOSHING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

swooshing

verb

present participle of swoosh

as in pouring

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

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Recent Examples of swooshing The same crystalline waters swooshing the pebbled coast of San Lucas Island were once murked by the crimson red of blood. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026 Dollop whipped cream over panna cotta and spread, swooshing decoratively as desired. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 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 And for those hoping to spend some time swooshing down the slopes of the Rocky Mountains, a $20 million penthouse at Utah‘s uber-luxe Montage Deer Valley may be just the ticket. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025

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Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
Fresh data seen by CNBC shows sovereign wealth funds are pouring billions back into China, with investment surging 190% from 2025.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of pouring

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To add to it, backup running back Tyler Goodson got his most burn as a Cowboy, rushing for 38 yards on 10 carries.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Some notes on other offensive positions Running back Ollie Gordon II set career highs in rushing attempts (25) and rushing yards (103).

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of rushing

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Similarly, Media is just a playback remote for whatever your phone is currently streaming, and Weather displays the forecast for your current location without an option to search elsewhere.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
Available on most streaming services, including YouTubeTV, DirecTV, and FuboTV, as well as on traditional cable and satellite providers.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of streaming

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