as in to whistle
to move very quickly with the sound of quickly flowing air or water
Cars whooshed along the highway. Water whooshed down the pipe.
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Recent Examples of whoosh
Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
As the climate warmed, a miles-wide ice dam on a glacial lake near Missoula, Mont., repeatedly failed, sending water whooshing downhill.
—Jovelle Tamayo, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
There were no other sounds in the universe save for the whoosh of an occasional breeze, and the colors changed every two minutes.
—Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2024
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Verb
Fire crews moved fast, throwing heavy resources at the fires as Santa Ana winds delivered a big, direct hit on San Diego County, arriving from the east-northeast before dawn and whooshing largely unfettered through arid mountain passes and canyons.
—Paul Sisson, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
As the climate warmed, a miles-wide ice dam on a glacial lake near Missoula, Mont., repeatedly failed, sending water whooshing downhill.
—Jovelle Tamayo, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2024
Noun
In the fires, palms went up with a whoosh, like matchsticks in hell.
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025
There were no other sounds in the universe save for the whoosh of an occasional breeze, and the colors changed every two minutes.
—Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 5 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whoosh
Verb
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The only one who was clearly whistled at by part of the crowd was Mbappe when his image appeared on the stadium screens in the first half.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Houston was whistled for just 19 a game, while the Warriors were a smidge over at 19.2 a night.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two herby chickpea patties are stacked with lettuce, cucumbers, and a generous swoosh of harissa mayo.—
The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Apr. 2025
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The actress Leslie Bibb cuts a figure like the aerodynamic swoosh of a Brancusi, or a gazelle.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Nearby, the Linen Quarter and Cathedral Quarter are buzzing with cafes, street art, and pubs, blending the old and new, and British and Irish culture, with surprising ease.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Goma’s vibrant nightlife, which until recently buzzed with dance and pool halls, has all but disappeared.—
Sophie Neiman,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Despite being conservative in length, the pencil skirt appeared to have its zip intentionally undone at the waist, revealing another layer of fabric underneath.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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This mini zip pouch sits in the middle of the strap on the Bodie, making your items easily accessible.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Deep balls spiraled aggressively, and flat routes hummed.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Sample the food In the morning, Inti Raymi hums with travelers in hiking gear and sneakers fueling up for a day exploring Cuzco or beyond.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Whoosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whoosh. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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