1
as in bumping
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 slapping
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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3
as in stealing
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 swiping
Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Tinder made waves in 2012 by introducing the swiping mechanism, which has since been widely adopted.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Using it is as simple as placing a few drops on a cotton round and swiping it across your face.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The hacker group will target government agencies and political bodies with the goal of swiping PDFs, emails, documents, and other data.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
In the Automatic Downloads section, turn on App Updates by swiping the button to the right.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Start with a hook that makes someone want to keep swiping.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Donations are as easy as swiping a credit card, with 100% of proceeds going directly to charities.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Bitcoin and crypto have also faced more than their fair share of controversies, from environmental concerns over Bitcoin's energy use to a deluge of crypto scams, the FTX and Terra Luna crashes, and North Korean hackers swiping over $2 billion in crypto through various attacks.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 22 Nov. 2024
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Take a look through the list, then pick your potion—and be sure to consult with your physician before swiping anything onto your delicate lash line.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
Tinder made waves in 2012 by introducing the swiping mechanism, which has since been widely adopted.
—Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
Using it is as simple as placing a few drops on a cotton round and swiping it across your face.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
The hacker group will target government agencies and political bodies with the goal of swiping PDFs, emails, documents, and other data.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Dec. 2024
In the Automatic Downloads section, turn on App Updates by swiping the button to the right.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
Start with a hook that makes someone want to keep swiping.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Donations are as easy as swiping a credit card, with 100% of proceeds going directly to charities.
—Delano Massey, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Bitcoin and crypto have also faced more than their fair share of controversies, from environmental concerns over Bitcoin's energy use to a deluge of crypto scams, the FTX and Terra Luna crashes, and North Korean hackers swiping over $2 billion in crypto through various attacks.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 22 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiping
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Craig police tried to pull Gomez-Hernandez while responding to a report of fuel theft at a gas station at about 11 a.m.Max Levy, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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This increasingly prevalent form of theft targets the billions of dollars that flow through the gift card market each year, leaving victims frustrated and retailers liable.Judy Moon, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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The galley kitchen is wide enough to allow a chef and helpers to work without bumping into each other.James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
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The meme stock games that began in 2021 are stretched, the artificial intelligence bubble is bumping into realities, and the hundreds of walking dead companies are stumbling towards oblivion.John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds of drones being used as part of a Saturday night aerial light show in Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando appeared to be flying into position before several started falling from the sky before slamming to the ground, according to videos posted online.Louis Casiano, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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His endorsement of the AfD came alongside a video of a far-right German commentator slamming the leading candidate to become Germany’s next chancellor, the conservative Friedrich Merz.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Christmas Eve forecast On Christmas Eve morning, the heaviest snow is hitting upstate New York and northern New England where locally more than 1 foot of snow is possible.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Unhinged Creativity Builds Cultural Relevance By colliding nostalgia (the squeaky clean Macaulay Culkin of the Home Alone movies) with absurdist horror, Kim Kardashian reimagines and revitalizes a holiday classic.Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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After colliding with the trailer, the train barreled into the Chamber of Commerce building, according to CBS News.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The group in the other vehicle surround Martinez between the two vehicles, with two people repeatedly punching her while a third person pulls her legs, taking her to the ground.Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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According to Hallman, Forrest-Stitt responded by allegedly assaulting him, punching him in the chest, hitting his mouth, and causing injuries, including a busted lip and a painful bicep injury.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Cecilia was clapping her hands in vicarious delight.Bob Brody, Chicago Tribune, 23 Dec. 2024
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Takeaways As some players danced to the music playing in the background, Davis was clapping and talking excitedly to his charges.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The car-ramming attack at the Magdeburg Christmas market could be politicized by far-right parties in the country, which have already made advances in parts of Germany.Giulia Carbonaro, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Still, with a narrow majority in Congress, multiple reports suggest the president-elect is reluctant to expend too much political capital on ramming Hegseth through the Senate and has begun exploring alternatives.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Swiping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiping. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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