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  • present participle of swim.
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swimming

[swim-ing] / ˈswɪm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
existing in liquid
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NOUN
water sport
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There are 21 bedrooms, 26.5 bathrooms, seven kitchens, offices, a library, and an indoor swimming pool.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

Supporters say the existing city allocation isn’t enough and has led to deteriorating recreation centers, swimming pools and restrooms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

"It can be a dangerous spot, the locals don't really go near it at all," he said, explaining that other parts of the beach are more suitable for walking or swimming.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

My year-round prep for all-round physical and mental fitness takes place at the swimming pool.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

His beloved swimming hole had become a bit of a deathtrap: twice as deep and roaring by at a thunderous speed.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman


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