- present participle of swim.
swimming
Example Sentences
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New York has designated hundreds of public buildings as cooling centers, extended public swimming pool hours, dispatched volunteers to check on vulnerable residents, and opened "pop up" cooling stations with misting fans and wet towels.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
Patriotic pieces of art, including a photo of a duck swimming in the Reflecting Pool, were hung on some of the walls of the plane.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
The San Clemente couple was swimming in the pool when they heard screaming down from the beach.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Their dream houses have ocean views, swimming pools and four or more bedrooms, which may be hard to find.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
The Shadow Queen was swimming back toward them.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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