swam

[swam] / swæm /

VERB

make way through water using arms, legs

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bathe crawl dive float glide paddle submerge wade

STRONG

freestyle move practice race skinny-dip slip stroke

WEAK

breast-stroke dog-paddle go for a swim go swimming go wading high-dive take a dip

Antonyms

STRONG

stop

Example Sentences

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swam

I ran, swam, biked, worked, showered and slept with the Cirqa over the past few weeks, and was impressed by its value.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026

At least 78 people died on the Spanish side of the frontier during the main rush as migrants swam into Ceuta, according to Spain's government.

From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026

In May 2021, thousands of Moroccans swam or scaled border fences into Ceuta, much as they did last week.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026

Burnham noted that 98% of the people who swam to the African territory had been returned to Morocco - which he said had dealt with the immediate issue.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

She swam to them with long, soft strokes and hauled herself up.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell