swish
verb (used without object)
to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.
swished
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past participleof swish.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 swish.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
swishverb (used without object)to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.
Example Sentences
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So it swished in—and Game 1 was over.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
The shot swished in, and it was No. 9 seed Iowa—not heavily favored No. 1 Florida—heading into the Sweet 16.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 23, 2026
Dent launched one from deep at the end of the shot clock, and it swished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Javon Carter had tied it for the Magic with 1.1 seconds left in the second extra period before Green swished the game-winner.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Mr. Maddox swished his finger, and the large dog rushed through the door.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
