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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They also swiped the company’s patent-protected varieties, a Chinese court has ruled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
He swiped through the leg side, including a massive six into the Hollies Stand, for his second half-century in Test cricket.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 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
Just one month later, the property was once again swiped from the rental block, until June 16, 2026, when the home was listed for sale for just under $3.7 million, Realtor.com can exclusively reveal.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
Palmer swiped, and the bird flew to the foot of the bed.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
