swish
verb (used without object)
to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.
swishes
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pluralof swish.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof swish (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
swishverb (used without object)to move with or make a sibilant sound, as a slender rod cutting sharply through the air or as small waves washing on the shore.
Example Sentences
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He generates his power as the bat swishes back through the line to make contact.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Daunno does an expert disaffected indie head nod and foot bounce while he plays, and Shen is thoroughly convincing on the keys with her hair swishes and tentative backing vocals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 28, 2023
The nets singed with swishes, same as they ever had.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
He clearly thrived in the atmosphere, offering a highlight reel of swishes and dunks to start his second year in the NBA.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
The guitarist has long hair pulled into a thick braid that swishes a beat after he strums the guitar.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
