1
1
2
as in to flick
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
the horse's tail swishes after every jump
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
a trendy boutique filled with swish accessories for the urban fashionista
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of swish
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Sharp swished all three free throws to give Houston a 55-50 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
See All Example Sentences for swish
Noun
Swish swish sounds like it is written by 8 yr old kid or Donald Trump.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 May 2017
In a hurricane, those waves can come in quick, short bursts as powerful thunderstorms around the storm’s eye wall swish air up and down like a plunger in a toilet bowl.
—Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 17 May 2017
Verb
Gently rub and swish the water around inside the bag (if the outside is dirty, rub that with soap, too).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2025
Sharp swished all three free throws to give Houston a 55-50 advantage.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Co-produced by Spain’s RTVE and TV3 with Sweden’s SVT, Germany’s NDR and Finland’s YLE, the eight-part comedy is set in a swish upper middle-class community in the placid hills outside Barcelona.
—Liza Foreman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2023
The swish dopp kits, which are filled with the latest skincare products and fragrances, will be provided exclusively to first- and business-class passengers on select routes and long-haul flights.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2023
See All Example Sentences for swish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swish
Noun
-
Any hope the game might present some light relief had dissipated by the final whistle.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
-
An hour after the final whistle, a police helicopter was still circling above the stadium ordering people through a speaker to promptly exit the parking lot.—
Mark Zeigler,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
Noun
-
Cash — who has made several tracks with Charli XCX — said the flap had turned him into a star in Italy.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
-
The screws securing the upper flap are loose, and one is missing.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 May 2025
Verb
-
Despite the protective parents hissing, Henry persisted and was ultimately able to guide the goslings toward a safer way out.—
Seth Carnell,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
Those answers hissed out of glass flasks like I-457, gathered at stations from near the North Pole to Mauna Loa, and from the tiny Christmas Island to the South Pole.—
Ashley Braun,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
Verb
-
With it, of course, comes a fair share of big budget popcorn flicks, as well as a collection of curious smaller movies that may just capture the cultural conversation.—
Dan Heching,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
-
Once the puck was on its way, Aho seemed to flick his heel backward for good measure.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
Adjective
-
Lightweight pants offer a breezy, stylish alternative—perfect for keeping cool without ever reaching for a pair of shorts.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
-
Function is priority, but practical can be stylish.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
Noun
-
Testing the bowl clearance ensures that the attachments–like the paddle or whisk–are at the proper height.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
-
The mixer also comes with a whisk for whipping cream or sauces.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
The president's team has now swung the pendulum in the opposite direction from five years ago, even attempting to rescind findings of constitutional violations in the cities where Floyd and Taylor lost their lives.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
-
The momentum swung again on the next hole when Griffin saved par from behind a tree in the fairway and Schmid curiously aimed away from the hole with his ball plugged in a bunker, ended up in the rough and made bogey.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 May 2025
Adjective
-
Original price: $40 (Abercrombie & Fitch) A fashionable, heavyweight cropped tee from Abercrombie & Fitch is the definition of style meets comfort.—
Christopher Murray
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
-
The Pitch Perfect actress played the flamboyantly fashionable Capitol chaperone for all four Hunger Games films until 2015.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Swish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swish. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share