Push and Swoop

Push

Push verb - To apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one.

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Swoop and push are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swoop" instead the word "Push" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: pushed, pushy, pushover, pushing, pusher

Swoop verb - Move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc.

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Push and swoop are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Push" instead the word "Swoop" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: swooped, swooping

push time

swoop time

Herriman comes barging in and basically reinforces every one of his fears in one fell swoop before attempting to push everyone out of the toy chest.

Source: Western Animation / Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends
At five yards or less, with someone determined to kill you whatever you do, it can be a better idea to duck, swoop in, grab their gun wrist, and push it up, since you actually going in is often the last thing your attacker expects.

Source: Slower Than A Speeding Bullet
Some authors push it too far, however, and make him seem genuinely evil and often with a gross obsession with Romano, often portraying him as cruel and abusive so Spain can swoop in to save Romano and show how pure and caring he is by contrast.

Source: Ron The Death Eater / Axis Powers Hetalia

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