as in beating
failure to win a contest
suffered a whipping that took them out of competition
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1
as in hiding
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 throwing
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in swinging
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 flapping
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
her hair whipped in the wind
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as in lashing
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whipping
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer makes easy work of whisking, kneading, whipping, and mixing with its 10 speeds, handy attachments, and large stainless mixing bowl.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
Deep in the Canadian Arctic, scientists and entrepreneurs brave sub-zero temperatures, whipping winds and snowstorms to drill holes through the sea ice to pump out the seawater below and freeze it on the surface.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Use heavy whipping cream in this recipe, not just whipping cream.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer $450 $350 at Amazon
The iconic KitchenAid stand mixer makes easy work of whisking, kneading, whipping, and mixing with its 10 speeds, handy attachments, and large stainless mixing bowl.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Verb
Pearse works closely with his clients, whipping vintage denim into a suit or adding a rainbow-bright lining to a classic jacket or coat.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
Deep in the Canadian Arctic, scientists and entrepreneurs brave sub-zero temperatures, whipping winds and snowstorms to drill holes through the sea ice to pump out the seawater below and freeze it on the surface.
—Laura Paddison, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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There's no shortage of brutality in the book or the film, but the movie doesn't explicitly show the beatings, abuse or racist acts.Felecia Wellington Radel, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The veteran took a one-sided beating through nearly three rounds against Joaquin Buckley in the main event in Tampa.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Damage to churches and mosques Israel accuses Hezbollah of hiding weapons and fighters in religious and cultural sites.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Damage to churches and mosques Israel accuses Hezbollah of hiding weapons and fighters in religious and cultural sites.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Their late father was killed for lashing out against the government, and Gustavo doesn’t share Paco’s willingness to follow in dad’s footsteps.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
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Their late father was killed for lashing out against the government, and Gustavo doesn’t share Paco’s willingness to follow in dad’s footsteps.David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 18 Dec. 2024
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Amendment 2's defeat was one of the biggest things to come out of election night here in Kentucky.Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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The collapse is a major defeat for Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, who had cobbled together a deal to avoid a government shutdown just before the Christmas holiday—only to be undercut at the last minute by the leader of his own party and the world’s richest man.Brian Bennett, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Investors were reacting to a deal reached between the company and its striking German workers on Friday, terms of which included cutting 35,000 jobs by 2030 and slashing production capacity to reduce costs.Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Chip, sensing something is wrong, gently approaches his older sister, nudging and licking her face in an apparent attempt to comfort her.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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While licking you is a way for a dog to bond and promotes affection, stopping it will not compromise your relationship.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The series dives into the tragedy, while also exploring loss, grief and the struggle for justice.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2024
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President Biden’s administration says hospitals must offer abortions when they’re needed to prevent organ loss, hemorrhage or deadly infections, even in states with bans.Geoff Mulvihill and Kevin S. Vineys, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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The ruins were spared direct attack, but the surrounding city of Tyre — where Hezbollah still enjoys wide support — took a pounding from Israeli warplanes.Lauren Frayer, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Consider marinating or pounding it thin for quicker and more tender results when needed.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Whipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipping. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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