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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A few arias punctuate the narrative, most notably the Señora offering her gift of tears and, later, Macaria’s troubled musing about how it has burdened her; they are structured with Puccini-esque swoops and climaxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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
Portimao is a 2.89-mile track that swoops over hilly terrain and is highly regarded for its driving challenge.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
The wind swoops her up, high above the houses, but she is still standing, hand on hip.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
