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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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In Paris, city officials authorised swimming in the Canal Saint-Martin, so residents could cool off.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

"Outdoor swimming feels mentally and physically cleansing," Hickman, a keen swimmer herself, says.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

Sharks swimming north after overwintering near Florida often stop to feed and rest near the Outer Banks and Cape Hatteras, said John Tyminski, a senior data scientist at OCEARCH, a nonprofit shark-tracking organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

With a bit of preparation and awareness, enjoying outdoor swimming safely can still be one of the best parts of the summer - it is a great way to relax, stay active and socialise.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

But they left, fearing our awesome power, and we spent the whole day swimming.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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