- past tense form of swim.
swam
Example Sentences
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The Republican nominee in the Wisconsin governor’s race, Rep. Tom Tiffany, survived an emergency water landing and swam to safety after his plane lost power approaching a Wisconsin airport, he said Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
The underwater vehicle was coasting about six feet above the ocean floor, two miles deep, when a pinkish, mysterious creature swam into its camera’s sights, drawing gasps in the research vessel floating at the surface.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2026
She swam a few more strokes, then felt something in the water, and turned around to see it slowly approaching.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
On 22 July, seven days into their 10-day trip, they visited the Green Canyon where they swam, before setting off for visits to a waterfall and zoo.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Natalie swam for the houses on the far side of the street, but Reuben pushed her back.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
