swipe

Example Sentences

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The final swipe of lipstick that pulls the whole outfit together.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Delta fliers swipe its co-branded American Express plastic so often that spending on the cards approaches 1% of the U.S. gross domestic product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

High enough to swipe the title of the Backstreet Boys’ classic teen-pop ballad for this junior-dubstep jam.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

With a two-shot lead on the 18th tee the job was almost done but McIlroy had a wild swipe and his ball flew to the right and into trees.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

He reached out with his finger to swipe at the icing.

From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers