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swimming
/ˈswɪmɪŋ/
Definition
1
The sport or recreational activity of propelling oneself through water using the limbs, typically for exercise, competition, or leisure.
2
Informal: Overflowing or saturated with something, as in 'swimming in cash' or 'swimming in tears'.
3
Experiencing dizziness or disorientation, as in 'My head is swimming'.
Examples
After devouring three burritos, attempting swimming laps was like wrestling a greased alligator in a kiddie pool.
He's swimming in compliments after that viral dance video, but still can't tie his shoelaces.
My grandma's so competitive at swimming she laps the kids and then offers them Werther's Originals as consolation prizes.
The stockbroker was swimming in money until he bet it all on cryptocurrency cat memes.