swish
Example Sentences
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The swish of polyester skirts in spring pastels — lavender, mint, butter-yellow — as the women of the church organized the spread.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
A long-awaited swish finally quieted a restless Phoenix crowd.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2025
I returned with golden oil, salt like snow flakes and a warm sourdough loaf to join Maria José’s swish tomato.
From Salon • Sep. 14, 2025
In the modern game, which has become overrun by monstrously tall super-athletes who can swish 3-pointers as easily as they throw down dunks, every franchise is searching far and wide for the next big thing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 16, 2025
Then, from somewhere far away, she heard the gentle strains of an old voice humming, the swish of a broom, and the squeak of Mr. Calloway’s well-shined boots echoing across the marble floor.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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