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as in to hum
to fly, turn, or move rapidly with a fluttering or vibratory sound
seemingly out of nowhere, a baseball whished past my head
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Recent Examples of whish
Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 22 Sep. 2020
Noun
The Sound: Couple of quick snorts, followed by a long, loud exhale: Whish, whish, pheeeewwwwwt!
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for whish
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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Meanwhile, the penalty kill is also humming at a rate unseen in Denver for a long time.—
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Their offense is humming (averaging nearly 36 points per game), the offensive line continues to perform at a high level, allowing very few sacks, and the defense has been feeding off momentum with key plays in recent outings.—
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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.—
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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The return of Eggs in the Basket has also generated buzz among longtime fans.—
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The top line with Viggo Bjorck and Stenberg was buzzing.—
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The underlying tension was bubbling up to the surface.—
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Remove the foil and continue to bake until the lasagna is tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.—
Verb
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With additional notes of nutmeg oil, coriander, and musk the scent profile is rich and understated—it’ll make a whispering statement without smelling like everyone else in the room.—
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For years, people have whispered that Tomlin was near the end of his tenure.—
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“Whish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whish. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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