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Synonyms & Antonyms for swish
Synonyms: Verb
fizz, fizzle, hiss, sizzle, whish, whiz (or whizz)
Synonyms: Noun
fizz, hiss, sizzle, whish, whiz (or whizz)
Synonyms: Adjective
Ă la mode (also a la mode), au courant, chic, cool [slang], exclusive, fashionable, fresh [slang], happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, snappy, stylish, supercool, swell, trendy, voguish
Antonyms: Adjective
dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish
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Examples of swish in a Sentence
Verb
He watched as the windshield wipers swished back and forth. The horse's tail swished back and forth. The horse swished its tail back and forth.Noun
the steady swish of the windshield wipers the mare brushed away the flies with a sweeping swish of her tailAdjective
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Peader wheeled his trolley over, and Moira and Mikey followed, Moira idly swishing the sword in the air. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "The Alps," 22 July 2019 Lyles swished a three-pointer with .6 seconds left for a 65-62, suddenly making for an NCAA berth for a team that had lost by 44 points at Albany in January ⊠and enabling history to be made. — Vahe Gregorian, kansascity, "K-State's mental task changes after UMBC Retrievers bust through invisible fence | The Kansas City Star," 17 Mar. 2018 Speaking over the wail of a police siren, a grinding organ and cars swishing past the sculpture, art historian Alberto HĂjar said the anti-monuments are a way of occupying public space more permanently than with protest marches. — Washington Post, "Mexico âanti-monumentsâ recall dark moments, demand justice," 30 June 2019 Askew, a top target for not only UA but several major colleges as a 6-2 junior point guard, played as advertised, leading the break, swishing in long 3s, and creating for himself for baskets. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "College coaches pack Brophy Prep for Mater Dei-Millennium Section 7 high school basketball showdown," 22 June 2019 When the 3-pointer swished through the net at the last second, fellow campers mobbed the boy in celebration as Mack raised both arms. — Danielle Lerner, The Courier-Journal, "Spreading the love of the game: A day inside Chris Mack's Louisville basketball camp," 21 June 2019 Add cold water to the bowl to cover the leaves and swish to remove any grit. — Soleil Ho, latimes.com, "Off the shelf: The powerfully funky umami of Vietnamese fish paste," 20 June 2019 Wang could be seen chair-dancing to the soulful tunes, and guests clapped along as the group swished across a makeshift dance floor. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, "Deepika Padukone, Kendall Jenner, and the Stars of âAin't Too Proudâ Attend the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Youth Anxiety Center Dinner," 18 June 2019 This toddler-level technique involves spreading the cards out on a table, swishing them around with your hands, and then gathering them up. — Quanta Magazine, "For Persi Diaconisâ Next Magic Trick âŠ," 14 Apr. 2015Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
After Kyle Korver of the Cavaliers missed an open 3-pointer, Durant spotted up from the top of the arc â swish â for a 114-113 lead. — Scott Cacciola, New York Times, "Late Surge Puts Warriors One Step From Postseason Perfection," 8 June 2017 That goes especially for star Johnny Depp, whose Captain Jack Sparrow remains an unchanging and buffoonish blend of swash and swish. — Robert W. Butler, kansascity.com, "That sinking feeling: âPirates of the Caribbean 5â," 24 May 2017 Swish swish sounds like it is written by 8 yr old kid or Donald Trump. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, "Watch Katy Perry Finally Explain Taylor Swift Beef, Sing 'Swish, Swish' & More Hits in 'Carpool Karaoke'," 23 May 2017 In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the stormâs eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl. — Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, "UM researchers find new way to measure hurricanes: âgravity wavesâ," 17 May 2017 The swish was almost inevitable from the area of the court that is his sweet spot. — Bill Livingston, cleveland.com, "Kyrie Irving's late burst shows Cleveland Cavaliers' firepower: Bill Livingston (photos, video)," 8 May 2017 The icing on the cake was the little details that matter: the follow through, the curling down of fingers, the backspin, the holding of the follow through â and of course, the swish. — Mirin Fader, Orange County Register, "Baker relishes scoring role for Capistrano Valley," 1 Feb. 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Opened in 2005 but relocated into a new space just last year, a maze of secluded booths and private dining rooms unfolds beyond the swish black marble counter wrapping the open kitchen that diners first encounter upon entering. — Davey Young, CondĂ© Nast Traveler, "What To Do in Shibuya: Our Guide," 5 Mar. 2018 This weekâs openings Branzino | Rittenhouse Luan Totoâs swish Italian BYOB is back at 261 S. 17th St., two years after a fire. — Michael Klein, Philly.com