swipe
noun
a swing of the arm, paw, etc., in order to strike someone or something.
swiped
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past participleof swipe.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof swipe.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
swipenouna swing of the arm, paw, etc., in order to strike someone or something.
Example Sentences
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Bids rose fast, so rather than type a custom bid, many buyers swiped the yellow bar at the bottom of the screen, which automatically submits an offer a few dollars over the current top bid.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
But the crowd were left gasping in anguish as Gauff, approaching the net, swiped the ball into the tape.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Shredded rotisserie chicken, swiped with Boursin and tucked into the puff pastry you “always keep in the freezer” in case someone drops by with Champagne?
From Salon ● Jul. 4, 2026
Blondie swiped the woman’s leg, and was subsequently euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
But within the hour Pax had swiped it, which made Peter laugh—just like him, Pax had to have it.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
