swoosh
Americanverb (used without object)
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to move with or make a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.
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to pour out swiftly.
verb (used with object)
noun
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
Inflected Forms
Nouns
Participles
Conjugated Forms
Present
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swooshsimple
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swooshessimple
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have swooshedperfect
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has swooshedperfect
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am swooshingprogressive
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are swooshingprogressive
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is swooshingprogressive
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have been swooshingperfect progressive
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has been swooshingperfect progressive
Past
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swooshedsimple
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had swooshedperfect
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was swooshingprogressive
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were swooshingprogressive
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had been swooshingperfect progressive
Future
Etymology
Origin of swoosh
First recorded in 1865–70; imitative
Example Sentences
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They communicate easily, and more literally than an abstract symbol like Nike’s Swoosh or Adidas’ Three Stripes.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
His parents were in attendance, along with his bulldog Swoosh, who could be heard panting throughout the press conference as Murray thanked all the family, friends, teammates and coaches who helped him along the way.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 22, 2022
Swoosh the Greek yogurt on one end of a large serving platter.
From Washington Post • Nov. 9, 2020
After escaping a $250bn lawsuit against his first startup, Kalanick allegedly got away with some legally questionable tax shenanigans with his second startup, Red Swoosh, before selling it, in 2007, for about $19m.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2019
With Red Swoosh, Mr. Kalanick started exhibiting his hallmark aggressiveness.
From New York Times • Apr. 23, 2017
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