swim
verb (used without object)
to move in water by movements of the limbs, fins, tail, etc.
swims
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pluralof swim.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof swim (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
swimverb (used without object)to move in water by movements of the limbs, fins, tail, etc.
Example Sentences
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There are hikes and swims in a pristine lake.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Stunning biologists, a lone coyote swims to Alcatraz.
From MarketWatch ● May 6, 2026
It has had a devastating effect on Helen, from Penrhyn-coch near Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, who went from enjoying sea swims and daily dog walks to "struggling to make new memories", according to daughter Jane Richards.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2026
Ted, Teddy, Theodore — what do you call Teddy swims?
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2026
Madge walks over to Finway, who swims to the top of his glass world, eager for flakes.
From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari
