swipe
noun
a swing of the arm, paw, etc., in order to strike someone or something.
is swiping
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present progressiveof swipe (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Ewan McGregor is swiping through his camera roll, looking for the picture that explains why he will never grow another mustache — unless a job requires it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
Android TV is swiping some of the best content discovery tools from the Google TV platform, including a watchlist and more finely tuned recommendations.
From The Verge ● Jul. 19, 2021
To keep itself afloat, the island is swiping money from pensions and shifting funds from one pool of creditors to satisfy others.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 13, 2016
Evidently Gordon has located a gold-bearing river on the concession and is swiping the dust.
From Gold Out of Celebes by Aylward Edward Dingle
