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Drift - To move slowly and smoothly, especially through air or water.

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

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Deter - To prevent (or aim to prevent) the occurrence of something through fear of consequences.

A barking dog can deter burglars from breaking into a home.

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Haul - To pull or drag something with effort or force.

It took three men to haul the fishing net out of the water.

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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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toggle - Switch from one effect, feature, or state to another by using a toggle

Internet browsers allow you to toggle between windows for easy access to websites.

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Conduit - A person or organization that acts as a medium for transmitting something (like information or money).

He acted as a conduit between the company and its overseas clients.

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fling - Throw or hurl forcefully

The pitcher would have to fling the baseball fast enough for the batter to miss it.

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whoosh - Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound

As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.

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chuck - Throw (something) carelessly or casually

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

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hurtle - To move very fast, especially in a way that seems dangerous

The large meteor was hurtling towards earth, and the astronomers estimated that it could land in a major city, causing astronomical damage.

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flail - Wave or swing or cause to wave or swing wildly

Many businesses will feature an inflatable mascot that flails wildly in the wind.

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Fluctuate - To change or vary irregularly, especially in amount or level.

Gas prices tend to fluctuate depending on supply and demand.