swish

Example Sentences

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You will often see Wembanyama close his eyes before free throws, visualizing the swish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

When it’s your turn, everyone gets into an oversize yellow inner tube, and you swish through an enclosed waterslide.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

Swann was lofted over long-off for six by a languid swish of Agar's blade.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

I returned with golden oil, salt like snow flakes and a warm sourdough loaf to join Maria José’s swish tomato.

From Salon • Sep. 14, 2025

He stooped to swish his hand in the water, making the minnows scurry away.

From "Wish" by Barbara O'Connor