Whooshing

The new ecstasy theorists call it "whooshing", when reason loses out to passion, and thought to imagination. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Also, when I coasted, instead of the click-click-click of pawls there was an odd vinyl "whooshing" sound. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2010)

Plus it makes a nifty "whooshing" noise when you click to turn the pages. posted by #1 Dinosaur @ 1:00 PM ❋ 1 Dinosaur (2009)

As I made my way through Prospect Park, my internal monologue was interrupted by a "whooshing" sound. ❋ BikeSnobNYC (2009)

They don't want the person who does the "whooshing" sound not to be employed, Lindelof jokes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Courage said he also mouthed the "whooshing" sound heard as the starship Enterprise zooms through the opening credits of the TV show. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The merchant catches them and sword-fighting ensues, complete with "whooshing" sound effects and the kind of combat acrobatics Xena fans love. ❋ Michael May (2007)

I love deadlines...especially the 'whooshing' sound they make as they fly by. ❋ William Harryman (2007)

It made a slight "whooshing" sound, a noise Garry couldn't identify; then a thud, and a slight resonance as the web of his chair vibrated against the thin metal of the lawn chair he'd dragged out past the porch only a few minutes before. ❋ Impetuousme (2006)

I did pause to note that two women in one night, living less than five miles apart, had had dreams with very similar motifs: the "whooshing" or "swishing" sound, the presence in the room, the uncertainty as to whether they were asleep or awake. ❋ Arensberg, Ann, 1937- (1999)

In addition, since Variable Fluid Resistance actually uses water to create resistance, the user is also treated to a soothing "whooshing" sound on each stroke. ❋ Unknown (2010)

He said every time he moved his head, he could hear a "whooshing" sound of blood. ❋ Unknown (2010)

RSPCA staff were called by police to a house in Coxley, Somerset, on Sunday following reports of "whooshing" sounds and birds dropping to the ground in a 12ft area. ❋ [email protected] (Press Association: Le (2010)

The Volt turns on with the press of a button, and the only indication that it's running is a computer-generated "whooshing" sound and the rush of green-and-blue graphics that assemble themselves into a liquid-crystal display beyond the steering wheel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The neighbour told police he heard a loud "whooshing" noise as the fire suddenly intensified and saw flames that appeared to be following a trail of accelerant along a hallway. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Heart murmurs are abnormal sounds during your heartbeat cycle - such as whooshing or swishing - made by turbulent blood in or near your heart. ❋ Unknown (2010)