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  • present participle of swim.
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swimming

[swim-ing] / ˈswɪm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
existing in liquid
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NOUN
water sport
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There are 21 bedrooms, 26.5 bathrooms, seven kitchens, offices, a library, and an indoor swimming pool.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026

The dark glass tower offers sweeping views of the city, and the list of rich amenities includes a full-swing golf simulator, saltwater swimming pool and pet spa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Supporters say the existing city allocation isn’t enough and has led to deteriorating recreation centers, swimming pools and restrooms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

With Bannau Brycheiniog - Brecon Beacons - in his back garden, Hammond told the High Performance Podcast he had taken up open water swimming as he becomes "braver" than he has ever been.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

An alligator was swimming by just a few feet away.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz


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