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as in to sail
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air
there appeared to be an oily film swimming on the water
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as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness
the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim
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Recent Examples of swim
Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
Akasha and his son would swim with dolphins and sea turtles and catch lobster in the warm water just beyond their front yard.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The Black Swimmers Alliance aimed to fund 1,000 free swim lessons by the end of 2025.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Verb
The path to infection The most common way people swimming inland get sick is by swallowing the water.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 May 2025
Akasha and his son would swim with dolphins and sea turtles and catch lobster in the warm water just beyond their front yard.
—Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025
Noun
Hike along the 6-mile Sugar Cane Trail, or go for a swim at the sandy beach shoreline.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
The Black Swimmers Alliance aimed to fund 1,000 free swim lessons by the end of 2025.
—Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swim
Verb
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To have this ability to contain secrets but to withhold them and have this facade with Michaela that’s totally different than the relationship with her sister, to keep all those plates spinning, that’s a tall order.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Per a fan video, at one point during the show, after spinning his microphone and tossing it towards the audience, Joel appeared to stumble, falling backwards and landing on his side.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Guests will sail aboard the luxurious and modern Amadeus Star, enjoying hotel-style comforts, gourmet cuisine, and private small-group excursions led by an experienced resident tour director.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
26 May 2025
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But then Betts misfired on a flip to second base, sailing the ball over teammate Tommy Edman’s head to put runners on the corners.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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And the soundtrack, which includes tracks from H.E.R, Nipsey Hussle and Victoria Monét, will have your ears in a love trance too.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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By placing both Washington and the camera filming him in close-up on a moving dolly outside the ballroom, Lee created the impression that Malcolm was floating through space, in a trance of stoic anticipation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Mass, he was found dead in a channel in the harbor, face down, his hat floating nearby.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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In April, President Donald Trump floated the idea of deporting U.S. citizens with violent criminal records to El Salvador.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Over the years, the percentage of transactions conducted in cash has significantly dropped, with the average estimate now hovering around 20 percent.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The purchase is worth around $509 million at current market prices, with Bitcoin hovering around $108,000.—
Niamh Rowe,
Quartz,
28 May 2025
Noun
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And no one in these countries faints from such statements, does not remember the law and international law, humanity and human rights.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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Then add in the fact that goalkeepers are under minute VAR scrutiny over moving off their line, while takers are allowed to get away all kinds of stops, starts and faints in their run up.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
15 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Reckoning Part One – Cruise rode off a cliff-edge on a motorbike.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
25 May 2025
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The company’s been riding smoothly – pun intended – ever since.—
Scott Kramer,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Noun
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In severe cases, a loss of consciousness (syncope) may occur.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Common triggers include dehydration from illness, vasovagal syncope—a reflex response to nausea or pain—abnormal heart rhythms, and heart valve conditions such as aortic stenosis.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Swim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swim. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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