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swimming

[swim-ing] / ˈswɪm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
existing in liquid
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NOUN
water sport
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Sports began for me early, after I saw a photo of my dad boxing in the Navy during World War II. I played all sports—football, basketball, baseball, track and swimming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The two stocks will replace canned foods maker Campbell’s and swimming pool supplier Pool in the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

On holiday in Benidorm last October, he wore armbands in the swimming pool.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

The Shadow Queen was swimming back toward them.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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