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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3
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
The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.
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Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After that, Dot packed her clothes, swiped $45 from her mother’s dresser, and got a room in the boarding house.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Another day, another car reportedly swiped from East Baltimore’s streets.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
The Nationals just swiped Lowe from the Rangers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Henderson swiped 50-plus bags in 13 seasons, the most ever.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Criminals are often motivated by the profitability of the trade, knowing that smartphones, tablets and other portable devices, which can be easily swiped away, are not only expensive but also easy to offload.
—Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
When all-aboard time is approaching, the bridge, where the captain sits, starts broadcasting on the loudspeakers, like those of a school principal’s office, the names of passengers who haven’t yet swiped their key cards onto the ship yet.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After that, Dot packed her clothes, swiped $45 from her mother’s dresser, and got a room in the boarding house.
—Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Another day, another car reportedly swiped from East Baltimore’s streets.
—Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
The Nationals just swiped Lowe from the Rangers.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Henderson swiped 50-plus bags in 13 seasons, the most ever.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
Criminals are often motivated by the profitability of the trade, knowing that smartphones, tablets and other portable devices, which can be easily swiped away, are not only expensive but also easy to offload.
—Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
When all-aboard time is approaching, the bridge, where the captain sits, starts broadcasting on the loudspeakers, like those of a school principal’s office, the names of passengers who haven’t yet swiped their key cards onto the ship yet.
—Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiped
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Given his lower cross volume, last season’s most common crossing pass cluster has been bumped down the list, with Liverpool’s No 66 more likely to engage in sideways or backwards passes as part of his distribution diet.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
22 Dec. 2024
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After the Detroit Pistons got a bucket in the third quarter, Paul Reed bumped into Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
20 Dec. 2024
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Councilmember Bob Holden slammed Hochul for this, arguing that the city and state simply need to enforce existing laws instead of changing them.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
3 Jan. 2025
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The statement sparked outrage with GOP lawmakers, who slammed Allstate for not explicitly condemning terrorism.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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And then the game itself smacked him like Zack Bolduc’s hit that knocked Hall upside down into the Blues bench.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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She got smacked, but the ball went in.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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What's New Several drones collided midair during a holiday drone show at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday evening, and fell into the crowd below, the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has confirmed.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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Several small drones collided and then fell into a crowd at a holiday drone show in Florida on Saturday night, the Federal Aviation Administration said.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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The right-handed-hitting Joe could be the Opening Day starter in left field, with Chris Sale scheduled to pitch for the Atlanta Braves.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Eazy The Block Captain and Shields also hopped into the fray, with Eazy disputing Papoose’s claim that he was punched unconscious and challenging him to a fight.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Cops released photos of an unknown assailant on Saturday who punched and slashed a straphanger in the face after an argument inside a Brooklyn subway station last month.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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What's New The man who rammed a car into the crowd at a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg on Friday evening, killing at least five people, has been remanded in custody.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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According to recent reporting, a cargo ship rammed into a lock gate on the Moselle River, creating a traffic standstill that could last months—a dire situation reminiscent of the blockage in the Suez Canal.—
Sin To,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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Here are five species that struck NPR as especially wonderful, both because of the biology of the species, as well as the stories behind their discovery.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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One man exited the car and struck the victim on the head with a large flashlight, causing the victim's death, the news release said.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Swiped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiped. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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