whistle 1 of 2

noun

Definition of whistlenext
as in whoosh

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whistle

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verb

as in to wheeze

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Recent Examples of whistle
Noun
Dieffenbach was on point from the first whistle to the last, unafraid to make difficult throws over the middle of the field and on the boundaries. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 But when the final whistle blows, another job is often waiting for them the next morning. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Verb
Morocco’s best opportunity came just before the halftime whistle when Achraf Hakimi sent a free kick from just outside the box past the right post. — Kyle Hightower, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 The month-long journey, which begins on June 30, includes public display events in eight cities — including Philadelphia, Buffalo, Chicago and Omaha — and whistle stops in dozens more cities and towns in eight states. — Joe Yogerst, CNN Money, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for whistle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whistle
  1. whoosh
  2. wheeze
  3. swoosh
  4. hiss
  5. zip
  6. bubble
  7. fizzle
  8. swish
Noun
  • Fixed on a mobile rig that will at times careen and whoosh across the stage when not otherwise holding on Winter, Anderson’s camera catches the expressionism and chiaroscuro of stage lights illuminating and fading off the singer’s face.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Some riders gallivant and whoosh past bystanders, weaving in and out and putting surrounding passersby on edge.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of whoosh
Verb
  • Their offense has sputtered and wheezed, even as their defense has done its part to keep them in games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The defense struggled a bit in the first half with the reserves on the field even after producing a second-quarter interception, and the offense also gasped and wheezed with the reserves on the field.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of wheeze
Noun
  • Those cleats — with the red Nike swoosh and white outline, the bright red laces and a strange cuff at the back, leaning right against his Achilles — were on the Falcons defensive back’s feet for the worst day of his life.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The swoosh has already been adjusting its inventory this year to reduce promotions—industry-speak for when products go on sale.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of swoosh
Verb
  • Andy the Alligator hisses, the sound provided by a recording of bacon frying in a pan.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • In the first week of the COVID shutdown, Holmes packed her two hissing black cats, donned an N95 mask and flew to LAX.
    — Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of hiss
Noun
  • They are made from Smythson’s signature Panama cross-grain leather and have zip-pocket compartments lined in Burberry’s house check.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Nordic knits Interest in half-zip and quarter-zip sweaters is on the rise, thanks to the Chanel Métiers d’Art show.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of zip
Verb
  • This is especially important with fruit pies, to prevent the bubbling fruit juices from spilling over the edge of the pan onto your oven floor.
    — Melissa Weller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Going back to Galadriel, the trailer reveals that there are tensions bubbling under the surface for Galadriel and her Elf prince, Celeborn (Jamie Campbell Bower).
    — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of bubble
Verb
  • In Texas, where Democratic candidates often generate national excitement and then fizzle, Hinojosa has tried to build a post-partisan campaign.
    — Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The sector then went cold as many early-stage companies fizzled.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fizzle
Verb
  • Some deer wag more than others, and whitetails will swish more at different times of year—for example, in summer and into early bow season, when pesky bugs hover.
    — Tom Carpenter, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Alternatively, slice them crosswise and swish well in a bowl of cold water, then lift them out, leaving the dirt behind in the bowl.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
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