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
Dollop whipped cream over panna cotta and spread, swooshing decoratively as desired.
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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.
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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.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swooshing
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Last month, the reflecting pool turned from blue to green days after the renovation was complete, and contractors were seen pouring bottles of hydrogen peroxide into the pool in an attempt to kill the algae.
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Almost too perfectly, a news release confirming the nuptials was sent out as rain started pouring and a sense of calm enveloped the area.
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On the streets of Paris, editors and buyers have been rushing between shows fan-in-hand, from high-tech cooling devices to tried-and-true paper fans.
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Hike in pristine wilderness, go for a dip in Lake Siskiyou or Castle Lake, or get on a rushing river with a local outfitter.
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Bang My Box premiered on HBO on June 30, and is now streaming on HBO Max.
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The United States of Asian+America is now streaming on YouTube.
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“Swooshing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swooshing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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