swoosh
verb (used without object)
to move with or make a rustling, swirling, or brushing sound.
swooshing
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present participleof swoosh.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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The skaters drop into the pool one after another — swirling and swooshing around, “carving” and “grinding,” before popping back up — in such tight succession it feels choreographed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
Mr Gilliver moves towards the camera, swooshing his light sabre before disappearing down the trap door.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2024
Giant white bows cascaded, mingling effortlessly with fabric sashes, swooshing around the models and accentuating the sumptuous textures of silk fabrics that invigorated the display.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2024
But then the sweepers start to trickle in, swooshing across in balletic punk pageantry.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2023
A helicopter, its blades swooshing the air, sits in the middle of a big red circle.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
