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swim

[swim] / swɪm /
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 take a dip

Example Sentences

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It suggests that the crypto whale is about to swim back into the market and buy Bitcoin again..

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Last year, a couple of 2-year-old males returned to swim up the Sacramento River.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“You have to know what your swim lane is and when you should jump on,” Adamson said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Had a hard time swimming in chlorinated pools, which would’ve been more of a problem if he’d had more chances to swim in pools.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman