swoop
verb (used without object)
to sweep through the air, as a bird or a bat, especially down upon prey.
swoops
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pluralof swoop.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof swoop (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
swoopverb (used without object)to sweep through the air, as a bird or a bat, especially down upon prey.
Example Sentences
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They and Mr. Kuhn have musical-theater backgrounds and occasionally strayed too far into its croons and swoops.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Both swoops were reportedly linked to an investigation into alleged money laundering initiated by the Swiss public prosecutor's office.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
After the parade, the New York City Department of Sanitation swoops into action to sweep up the thousands of pounds of paper.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Frost it however you like, even if that means uneven swoops and visible crumbs.
From Salon ● Feb. 3, 2026
She shakes the pan to loosen the crepe, then angles it downward and swoops it in a circle.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
