as in strap
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
a 100-year-old whip that was once used by a coachman
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him
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as in to throw
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
any more complaints and I'm whipping this car around and heading back home
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whip
Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
The three-way race is between Sens. John Thune, the current whip; John Cornyn, a former whip; and Rick Scott, an underdog candidate.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego County edged closer to drought Tuesday, whipped by fierce and damaging Santa Ana winds that further dried out a region that hasn’t gotten a long, deep soaking of rain since March.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Barrasso will become the second highest-ranking Senate Republican in the next Congress after he was selected to serve as majority whip.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
The three-way race is between Sens. John Thune, the current whip; John Cornyn, a former whip; and Rick Scott, an underdog candidate.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Verb
Advertisement Kings Kings’ six-game winning streak ends in loss to New Jersey Devils
Dec. 12, 2024
Turcotte opened the scoring at 7:05, whipping the puck past Shesterkin to finish a two-on-one break with Kempe.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
The San Diego Union-Tribune San Diego County edged closer to drought Tuesday, whipped by fierce and damaging Santa Ana winds that further dried out a region that hasn’t gotten a long, deep soaking of rain since March.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
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This example of the Royal Oak Offshore ‘End of Days’ is on offer from Analog Shift, and boasts the double layered black nylon strap with velcro closure in excellent condition.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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The strap is secured with a Velcro closure, allowing for easy adjustment and a precise fit.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Yang then bemoaned how people shoot lasers at him and hide their kids.Anne McCarthy, Variety, 22 Dec. 2024
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Discover joy and wonder hidden behind the daily routine of a konbini worker, explore every nook and cranny around the store, and help your customers navigate their lives in branching conversations with meaningful choices!Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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But then, a chance encounter with an Orthodox man on the Antwerp tram throws a wrench into her plans.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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The supermassive black hole at the center of our Milky Way galaxy is associated with wanton destruction, but a recent discovery throws that assumption into question.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Instead, 38-year-old Calais Campbell crashed the potential victory party, with Purdy’s off-balance throw fluttering directly to Kader Kahou for an interception.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Thompson, an Oregon transfer after the 2023 season and in the transfer portal again, fluttered a pass into the waiting hands of UF’s Trikweze Bridges.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Universal’s Wicked licked the $500M global milestone this session, adding $21.5M from 81 offshore markets (-39%) to lift the international cume to $166M. With $525M, global, the movie is playing more to domestic, as expected, but continues to make its mark overseas.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 15 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hard freezes, ice, and snow will damage or break canes, making plants more susceptible to pests and disease.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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The age this particular persona is supposed to represent remains ambiguous in the scene, but the Jackal uses a cane and maintains a sense of frailty in his body, both of which contribute to another visual iteration of geriatric Redmayne.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
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Zibanejad saw his ice time slashed against St. Louis, and Kakko watched from the press box.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, the newsroom staff was slashed in half within just a few years.Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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