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swimming

[swim-ing] / ˈswɪm ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
existing in liquid
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NOUN
water sport
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As peak swimming season kicks off, the Hansen Dam Aquatic Center pool in Lake View Terrace reopened Memorial Day on weekends after being closed for the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He has denied any involvement in her death but has admitted taking her in his car to a local swimming pool.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

“Climate change is big. It’s overwhelming. Sometimes it feels like you’re swimming against a hurricane. Like you’ll never be able to do all the things you need to do to fix it,” Natalie said.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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