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as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
the horse's tail swishes after every jump
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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
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Recent Examples of swish
Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
With a swish of a wand and stir of a cauldron, Practical Magic 2 has officially wrapped production, star Nicole Kidman announced today on Instagram.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
The ball swished through the net at the buzzer.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
The blend of citrus, peach blossom, lemon, amber, and verbena doesn’t just smell like a swish salon— it was concocted with ingredients that boost the efficacy of the product.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wipe toothpaste splatters from the mirror, run a cloth over the counters, and give the toilet bowl a quick swish.
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If traditional layered cuts swish outward, the J-shape curves inward, gently cupping the face.
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Elsewhere on this level is a swish office with a skylight and a plush lounge.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
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The redshirt sophomore slowed up to force contact with a trailing Ewin near midcourt and later flung his body on Ewin’s screen for an offensive whistle.—
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However, in hindsight, having a whistle—something Dyason never hikes without—would have been much more effective.—
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Even a single flap pet door can let air in and raise your energy bill by 20 percent, says Wortsmith.—
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Various zippered pockets inside the front flap are great for stashing smaller essentials, and a front pocket can fit a 13-inch laptop.—
Verb
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As always, the kittens will be hissing from a luxury suite a safe distance away from the action.—
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The heaters hissed and clanked, let off steam, fogged up the windows.—
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The suspect poured gasoline on the girls as well as both officers, flicked a lighter and set the room ablaze.—
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This means that every once in a while, if the wind gusts just right (or wrong), your breath may still get flicked up onto your glasses.—
Adjective
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
Noun
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Forever Fleece Half-zip Hoodie Your new favorite joggers deserve a matching top, and this Forever Fleece Half-zip Hoodie gets our vote.—
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Each seat is equipped with no-nonsense, hurricane-ready cushions that have thick, washable zip covers for breezy cleaning.—
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Beyond silverware, kitchen tools—like whisks and spatulas—aren’t usually uniform pieces that can be stacked on top of one another in a drawer divider.—
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The host reenters the room as well with chawan – the whisk – and all the utensils; the tea is served.—
Verb
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
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The Chiefs’ special teams also never swung the field with a return for a touchdown.—
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“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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