swipe
noun
a swing of the arm, paw, etc., in order to strike someone or something.
swiping
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present participleof swipe.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A deepening exhaustion with dating apps has pushed many to look beyond swiping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"People are realising constant swiping isn't actually leading to real-world dates, which only heightens dating fatigue," said Ryan.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Some singles are turning to artificial intelligence-trained matchmakers as they burn out on swiping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Employees are still coffee badging, the practice of swiping into the office and sticking around long enough to have a cup of coffee before heading out to finish the workday at home or elsewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
He raised himself and went about blocking, swiping and biting all the fish he could.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
