whip into

phrasal verb

whipped into; whipping into; whips into
: to cause (a group of people) to be in (a state of excitement, anger, etc.)
The speaker whipped the crowd into a frenzy.

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These nourishing agents are whipped into a thick gel texture (inspired by the formula of mustache pomades) that gently coats brows for a barely there tint. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025 When Eberechi Eze’s free kick was whipped into the penalty area, Lacroix was stronger in the air than Leny Yoro, before his header cannoned off Onana’s crossbar. Carl Anka, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025 Flying firebrands whipped into the face of Robert Robledo, a 45-year-old engine captain for the Forest Service who was battling the Eaton blaze. Jonathan Wolfe, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025 Fans in the Intuit Dome were whipped into a frenzy by Hollywood superstar Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson who gushed about how WWE's debut on Netflix will fundamentally change the way that fans can watch it. Caroline Reid, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025 The community that had long been home to hundreds of entertainment industry workers was engulfed by a wildfire whipped into a merciless inferno by 80-mile an hour winds. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025 The high speed winds blowing off Hurricane Milton and whipping into tornadoes are keeping first responders along Florida’s Gulf Coast off the roads and unable to attempt any rescues, authorities said. Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024 There is nothing new about people being whipped into a frenzy and turned against each other with misinformation or disinformation. CBS News, 6 Sep. 2024 However instead of a water-gel, the SPF version is whipped into a lightweight cream that melts into skin sans white cast. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2024

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“Whip into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whip%20into. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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