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
Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Preparation: Combine everything in a shaker, whip shake with 2 pieces of ice and strain over pebble ice.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
The wintry weather system could dump 6 to 18 inches of snow in parts of New York state, including Buffalo and Watertown, and whip the same areas with 35 mph gusts.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
If the Dial of Destiny and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull movies convinced you that the Indiana Jones franchise suffers from a limp whip, check out the treasure hunter's next big quest: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, an upcoming action-adventure game.
—Jordan Minor, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
Preparation: Combine everything in a shaker, whip shake with 2 pieces of ice and strain over pebble ice.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Verb
The children are also often beaten and whipped by security guards.
—Vince Beiser, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
The wintry weather system could dump 6 to 18 inches of snow in parts of New York state, including Buffalo and Watertown, and whip the same areas with 35 mph gusts.
—Holly Yan, CNN, 28 Nov. 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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The women were models of courage, hiding from fighters in the mountains of Greece after World War II triggered violent civil strife in that country.Leslie Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This discovery highlights the unique biodiversity hidden even in the deepest parts of our ocean and how the isolation of trench environments can breed unique adaptations.Jess Thomson, Newsweek, 10 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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Williams finally took the snap with 5 seconds left and fluttered a deep pass that fell harmlessly incomplete as time expired.David K. Li, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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In the background is an iconic Geneva boat, the Epoque paddle steamer, and on the left upper corner are flags of Switzerland and the City of Geneva fluttering in the wind.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 23 Oct. 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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In mid-November, prune the rose to remove dead and diseased canes.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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The unhinged duo struck Valez with their fists and a cane before the male attacker brought Luna into the room, accused him of stealing a moped battery and beat him to death, Kenny said.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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