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tug - To pull with a lot of force

Betty cried after seeing the movie, because the story tugged at her heart's inner emotions.

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traction - The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.

The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.

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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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chug - (of a vehicle or boat) To move slowly with engine making regular muffled explosive sounds

The antique train chugged along the tracks, moving slowly enough that people could run along side it.

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swirl - Move in a twisting or spiraling pattern

The water kept swirling around the drain until it disappeared.