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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the wasp's nest a good whack with the bat
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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the whack echoed around the field
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
whacked the vending machine to get the candy bar to fall
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as in to assassinate
slang
to put to death deliberately
without a second thought the mob boss had them whacked
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Recent Examples of whack
Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Identities are swapped, bodies are dropped and everything seems out of whack.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Having the most enviable yard in the neighborhood doesn’t come easily, and keeping the lawn manicured, weeds whacked, hedges pruned, and hydrangeas blooming requires loads of tools that can make your garage cluttered.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Regardless, there's little doubt that the incoming administration will take a whack at the rules — just as Trump did in his first term.
—Nathan Bomey, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
Identities are swapped, bodies are dropped and everything seems out of whack.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
However, compared to a quantum clock, atomic clocks are as accurate as a one-dollar antique pocket watch that's been whacked several times with a coal hammer.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 12 Jan. 2025
Having the most enviable yard in the neighborhood doesn’t come easily, and keeping the lawn manicured, weeds whacked, hedges pruned, and hydrangeas blooming requires loads of tools that can make your garage cluttered.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whack
Noun
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Iran has been linked by U.S. officials to several assassination plots against Trump, not including the two notable attempts on his life during the campaign trail.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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The politically motivated charges against me are nothing more than an attempt to silence my fight for democracy.—
Imran Khan,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Spanish soccer giant Real Madrid announced a huge KO injury blow which Cope - citing anonymous sources - expects to sideline the first team starting player in question for around two months.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Things would inevitably come to blows between them and Deadpool's healing factor would frustrate Matt to no end.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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To get the most bang for your buck and to get the best selection of homes, Vrbo recommends booking your vacation home at least two months before travel dates.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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Brown wore her blonde locks in a messy updo and added in some chunky bangs a la Anderson in the '90s.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Solo Ball, the only UConn player to make a 3-pointer until McNeeley hit one with five minutes to go, finished with 13 points and a team-best six assists.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bellinger has pulled the ball at a 45% clip throughout his career, and he’s hit flyballs 44.3% of the time.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The indictment alleged that prosecutors obtained extensive evidence showing Bolsonaro approved a plot to assassinate his electoral rival, current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, and Moraes.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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Montmartre – Period drama about a young French cancan dancer trying to find her brother and sister, and the person who assassinated her father.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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These serve the same confidence-building/try without risk approach as plug-in hybrid vehicles.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Give these no-fuss clogs and sneakers from Amazon a try — starting at just $24.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The visions are a clever mix of the really silly — the slap bracelet, for instance — and the genuinely terrifying.—
Esther Zuckerman,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sequence culminates with Elphaba’s hand slap, a sharp, defiant gesture against the crowd’s indifference.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After the full-time whistle on Sunday, Ruben Amorim and his players applauded the travelling fans and, in return, there were claps and a song about loving United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Chef Yuu Shimano steps forward and welcomes the 18 diners seated at the counter to his restaurant, and with a clap of his hands, the team members scramble to their positions for the show to begin.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Whack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whack. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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