swish

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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 swish of polyester skirts in spring pastels — lavender, mint, butter-yellow — as the women of the church organized the spread.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

With each captivating swish of his racquet, Carlos Alcaraz seemingly edges closer to more history.

From BBC • Feb. 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

With a swish of his cloak, Moreau glides over to the door.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston