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verb

ˈswim How to pronounce swim (audio)
Definition of swimnext
1
as in to spin
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around his head was swimming after he was given so much information on his first day at the new job

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2
as in to sail
to rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air there appeared to be an oily film swimming on the water

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swim

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noun

as in trance
a temporary state of unconsciousness the merest glimpse of blood sends him into a swim

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Recent Examples of swim
Verb
Snorkelers and divers can swim past underwater kelp forests, awe-inspiring volcanic formations, and rocky reefs. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources confirmed a person was bitten by an alligator while swimming in the Savannah River and said wildlife biologists and law enforcement responded to the scene. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
At the start of each summer season, the mayor takes an inaugural swim at a local beach, though Tom’s outing gets spooky when a potentially supernatural being scratches him out in the water. — Nicholas Derenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 Collette grew up in Northern California, surfing Santa Cruz and on his school’s swim team through his younger years. — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for swim
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swim
  1. spin
  2. sail
  3. trance
  4. float
  5. daze
  6. hover
  7. faint
  8. ride
Verb
  • Perry noted that unlike other spinning coasters, whose rotation may depend on weight distribution within the vehicle, these coaster cars are programmed to spin at specific times along the track, in sync with the on-board audio.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Before and after each screening, Cinespia’s signature DJs will spin sets while guests can enjoy the beer and wine bars as well as concession stands scattered throughout the cemetery grounds.
    — Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of spin
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  • David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Nvidia had already reported results that sailed past estimates by the time CFO Colette Kress came into the earnings call with a stunning forecast for next year.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Milton, though, was flushed from the pocket, and a late throw to Brown sailed out of bounds.
    — Daniel Popper, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sail
Noun
  • Paulina Prosnitz Back to the issue Welcome Wings Traveling to Greece last summer was a dreamlike trance of crystal-clear waters, skinny European cigarettes, and endless tzatziki.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Though the faith and worship systems of the time are largely unknown, researchers believe this rock art may depict a group in a trance state.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of trance
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  • Interesting Engineering has previously reported how floating power plants are powering vast areas in Russia by connecting to the local grid.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Videos of the flooding obtained by ABC News show a roaring Colorado River as mudflows and debris from metal structures are seen floating down the river.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of float
Noun
  • Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Kutsuna has an impish twinkle; Yamada mutely swans about in a daze like an opium fiend.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of daze
Verb
  • The overwater bungalows are pretty special, hovering over lapping waves where guests can stay in total peace and solitude.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Parton didn’t stop with Dollywood By the early 1990s, Parton created The Dollywood Foundation with the goal of decreasing the high school drop out rate in Sevier County, which was hovering around 30%.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hover
Noun
  • Starting and running a business isn’t for the faint of heart.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Some of the stadium prices aren’t for the faint of heart, with a water alone almost costing $10 and a birria quesadilla almost $30.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
Definition of faint
Verb
  • It’s been a long five years since Hamaguchi’s Drive My Car rode a rave of critical support to a Best Picture nomination off of miniscule box-office tallies.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Symone will play Jojo Calhoun, who is the brazen and creative younger sister of Julius (Mitchell), a local bull riding star and talented barrel racer.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Swim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swim. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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