1
as in bumped
to come into usually forceful contact with something
a blindfolded partygoer swiping at the piñata with a stick spent most of the camping trip swiping mosquitos
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2
as in slapped
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
that car just swiped the fender of our car
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as in stole
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
somebody swiped the stop sign that used to be on the corner left his phone at the library and it got swiped
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Recent Examples of swiped
Iglesias stayed in the game and even immediately swiped second base before ultimately exiting the game in the seventh inning as the Padres, in a 2-2, before Luis Arraez pinch-hit for Iglesias in the seventh inning.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
In a move that would make April Ludgate proud, Aubrey Plaza swiped some notes from then Vice President Joe Biden.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Trump swiped at Swift in February after the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Michigan City Area Schools had to scramble to keep kids learning on Tuesday and Wednesday after thieves swiped more than 20 catalytic converters from the district’s bus yard.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Instagram users who swiped went from a photo of Cher in 1995’s Clueless to a screenshot of a news report from Variety about the reboot.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Chisholm reached via walk, swiped second — his 18th steal of the year — and advanced to third on a wild pitch.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
The red tags that come with the backpacks, students explained, are prized — and sometimes get swiped.
—Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Fernando Tatis Jr has slugged 17 home runs and swiped 24 bases, while playing arguably the best right field in baseball.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
In a move that would make April Ludgate proud, Aubrey Plaza swiped some notes from then Vice President Joe Biden.
—Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Trump swiped at Swift in February after the Chiefs lost the Super Bowl to the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Judy Kurtz, The Hill, 26 Aug. 2025
Michigan City Area Schools had to scramble to keep kids learning on Tuesday and Wednesday after thieves swiped more than 20 catalytic converters from the district’s bus yard.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2025
Instagram users who swiped went from a photo of Cher in 1995’s Clueless to a screenshot of a news report from Variety about the reboot.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Chisholm reached via walk, swiped second — his 18th steal of the year — and advanced to third on a wild pitch.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
The red tags that come with the backpacks, students explained, are prized — and sometimes get swiped.
—Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Fernando Tatis Jr has slugged 17 home runs and swiped 24 bases, while playing arguably the best right field in baseball.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiped
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Then, the Atlantic published the first excerpt of Harris’s new book, 107 Days — the title refers to the length of her presidential campaign after she was belatedly bumped to the top of the Democratic ticket.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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While running around the suite in excitement, my daughter bumped her head on the dining table.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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The matter is simply a new name slapped onto an old bottle.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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The woman tried to free her hands, and the man slapped her,according to prosecutors.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Roberts and Robinson, who federal prosecutors say conducted the scheme over the course of five years, between 2018 and 2023, allegedly stole $900,000 from the court system.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The weekly jobs report stole the spotlight, as an unexpected jump to multiyear highs bolstered fears about cracks in the labor market.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In the aftermath of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, several Democratic power players mourned him and slammed political violence.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The vehicle then went off the roadway and slammed into a utility box, a sheriff’s news release said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Grant Delpit turned heads during the 2024 NFL season when his strong tackle knocked 252-pound running back Derrick Henry to the turf.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Progressives fumbled their 2022 campaigns for the seat, when multiple candidates with left-wing credentials knocked each other out, letting Goldman prevail with just 26% of the vote.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This prompted an intervention from the speaker, who banged his gavel multiple times.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Maximo Acosta banged a leadoff double off the center-field wall.—
Alex Krutchik,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This lesson smacked me in the face Sunday as Russell Wilson went off for 450 passing yards despite the Giants' dramatic 40-37 OT loss to the Dallas Cowboys.—
Chris Bumbaca,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Chiefs crushed the Patriots that night, winning 41-14 at Arrowhead Stadium and Brady was benched after the Chiefs smacked him down.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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Last month, a Chinese navy ship collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship while trying to block a Philippine Coast Guard vessel near the Scarborough Shoal.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
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In the 117th minute, Hampton and Alex Greenwood collided defending a corner.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Swiped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiped. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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