as in dinosaur
something that is unusually large and powerful
a whale of a pickup truck
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1
as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
whaled the ball so hard that it sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse
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Recent Examples of whale
Graham Averill, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
The sun hardly sets, the landscapes (save for the glaciers) are verdant, and the waterways are choked with playful whales getting their fill before winter.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
The biggest teeth in the whale world are found in sperm whales, which can be 4 to 8 inches long.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2025
Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Noun
California’s coast is loaded with state parks, but San Onofre State Beach has a rugged character that’s hard to match, with cliffs rising directly from the beach and whales and dolphins often spotted in the water.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 19 Feb. 2025
The sun hardly sets, the landscapes (save for the glaciers) are verdant, and the waterways are choked with playful whales getting their fill before winter.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Feb. 2025
The biggest teeth in the whale world are found in sperm whales, which can be 4 to 8 inches long.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2025
Like penguins, dolphins, and whales, people feel a strong connection to them.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whale
Noun
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Its feathers and wishbone align it with birds, while its teeth, claws and bony tail tie it to theropod dinosaurs.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Cooper was inked with another dinosaur, which Wyatt pointed to in the picture.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Xiaomi’s shares, which are listed in Hong Kong, hit a record high this week.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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The 26-year-old Maleficent star was one of the first to hit the carpet, floating in a white gown that was chosen after a hands-on fitting with Burton, 51, herself.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Sen both understood Oberon’s desire to hide a secret and recognized a trace of her South Asian accent.—
Carolyn Kellogg,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Alongside Marvel movie veterans Wesley Snipes as Blade and Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Tatum plays Gambit as a hero hiding in The Void, waiting for his chance to strike at the sadistic Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin).—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The flames licked at the neighborhood’s outskirts, toasting a few leaves at the perimeter, but didn’t damage a single residence in the community.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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As Ferrell resumed singing with Johansson, Kardashian and Gasteyer, Wiig proceeded to lick Dooneese’s tiny hands and stroke Johansson’s face, tap on one of Gasteyer’s breasts and pretend to play the drums on Kardashian’s butt.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their biggest rallies came during market rotations in July and November when investors briefly shifted their focus away from the tech giants and toward smaller companies.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
1 Mar. 2025
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Earlier this week, the chip giant surpassed fourth-quarter estimates with robust guidance, highlighting sustained demand fueled by the artificial intelligence boom.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Authorities said McCann-Ortiz repeatedly threatened to kill them and punched and kicked one of the victims who was seriously injured.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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For about $4 per U.S. resident, the NWS provides critical information that punches far above its weight.—
Marshall Shepherd,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Miller was struck in the temple, whipping his hat off his head.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Eleven of his assists that season came from the right, and nine were whipped across in that fashion.—
Art de Roché,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Musk pounded his chest and raised his right arm in an angular motion while giving his speech.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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That involved Shorrock and a few others pounding posts in the ground, putting up heavy metal fencing and twisting metal ties together.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Whale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whale. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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