swipe

Example Sentences

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Dating is a numbers game; the more you swipe on the apps, the more matches you get, the more dates you have.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 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

But Jospin tripped up in his 2002 presidential rematch against Chirac, making a number of gaffes, including a swipe at his opponent's age that was seen as below the belt.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

I have a message on Instagram, and I swipe to see that it’s a reply from Michael that I got while I was sleeping.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott