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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1
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
Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
But numerous House Democrats said Tuesday that activity appeared to be fairly limited and fell short of a true whip operation.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
The red flag is 100 feet tall and whipping around in the Bay wind.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Noun
On Wednesday, Raju asked Durbin, the Illinois Democrat who serves as the party's whip, about a continuing resolution (CR), introduced by House Republicans, that includes Congress' first pay raise since 2009.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
But numerous House Democrats said Tuesday that activity appeared to be fairly limited and fell short of a true whip operation.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Her specific challenges are, obviously, not of our world, but her desire to control her own life, and her refusal to be whipped around by powerful, indifferent forces, is deeply relatable.
—Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
The red flag is 100 feet tall and whipping around in the Bay wind.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
Noun
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Police said that nine people were taken to a local hospital, three of whom were stabbed, and the others were beaten with metal chains, hammers and leather straps.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau and George Ramsay,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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This genius bag features five points of security, from slash-proof straps to lockable pockets, and the exterior is even made with RFID-blocking fabric that keeps your cards and other sensitive information safely stored away.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Asked about his identity and to provide authorization, Deng tried to hide his equipment and flee, prompting the officials to take him and his companions into custody.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The entrance is like a secret garden, a shrouded staircase that is trying its best to hide from the throngs of visitors looking for this exact type of postcard-perfect view.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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Ben was also reported to have a habit of throwing himself back and hitting his head.—
Stephanie Slifer,
CBS News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Just as the Season 1 finale amped up the stakes by expanding the show’s scale in revealing that there were dozens of other silos, the Season 2 finale expands the timeline of the show by throwing things back to the past.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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James Nolan of FanSided recently predicted the Mets would swing a blockbuster trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease after whiffing on Roki Sasaki.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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Bitcoin has swung wildly after robust U.S. jobs data sapped expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and sent stock markets spiraling.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Pulling the lever for Ann made my young Texan feminist heart flutter.—
Ilyse Hogue,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Native to areas of the Mediterranean such as Greece, Italy, Turkey, and Israel, this low-growing plant has delicate flowers that flutter on long stems above silvery or variegated leaves.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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If pets do go outside, Aitken recommended wiping their paws with a wet towel or baby wipes to ensure any soot is removed, to stop them from licking it off.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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Wipe paws off after walking outdoors with a wet washcloth or baby wipes to prevent pets from licking soot off of their feet after coming inside.—
Geoffrey Eisler,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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High fructose corn syrup usage in the US has declined over the last two decades while table sugar, made from cane or beet, has been on the rise.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
10 Jan. 2025
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Fourth, crossing canes can become intertwined and obstruct quality blooms and new canes.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The policymakers slashed rates by 0.5 percentage points in September, followed by a 0.25 percentage point drop in November.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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But with Trump returning for a second term, there’s a particular worry among some longtime government staffers about the president-elect’s fixation on loyalty, his desire to push the bounds of presidential authority and how his team might seek to slash the workforce.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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