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influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

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chuck - To throw (something) carelessly or casually

The outfielder chucked the ball wildly, hoping his teammates could tag the runner with it.

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smear - Coat or mark (something) messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance

Caleb smeared cream cheese on his bagel to make it taste better.

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.

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wiggle - A wiggling movement

The wiggle of a dog's tail is a sign that it likes you.

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swish - A hissing or rustling sound

The other runners only heard the swish of Usain Bolt running past them before he was gone.

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swirl - A quantity of something moving in a swirl

The swirl of all of the colors creates a beautiful rainbow.

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yank - To quickly pull something

Edmund yanked the cord on the lawnmower to get it started.

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pivot - To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.

In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.

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traverse - To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration.

The hikers traversed the hills and rocky terrain carefully.

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gust - A strong, brief burst of wind.

A strong gust of wind almost blew the umbrella out of her hands.

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swerve - To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.

The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.