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

The company provided cash to landlords and wealthy families to buy properties in swish London neighborhoods and throughout the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

As California’s water crisis worsened, recalling the constant swish of sprinklers throughout her childhood piqued her interest in native plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026

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

I turned off my lights and stood in total darkness, feeling a bath of sweat trickle down my chest, hearing the thump of my heart and the swish of blood in my head.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston