as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
the whippy branches of a weeping willow
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Recent Examples of whippy
The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone.
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Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
For instance, some bacteria have flagella, or long, whippy tails rotated by motors.
—Nicole Yunger Halpern, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2020
Tennis analysts can see that Mr Federer’s whippy forehand and Serena Williams’ punchy backhand are unique, somehow, but struggle to explain why.
—J.t., The Economist, 17 Aug. 2019
Sage tweaked the composite of its already whippy Konnetic rod technology to transfer energy more efficiently, for faster casting.
—Outside Online, 15 May 2018
Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
For instance, some bacteria have flagella, or long, whippy tails rotated by motors.
—Nicole Yunger Halpern, Scientific American, 18 Apr. 2020
Tennis analysts can see that Mr Federer’s whippy forehand and Serena Williams’ punchy backhand are unique, somehow, but struggle to explain why.
—J.t., The Economist, 17 Aug. 2019
Sage tweaked the composite of its already whippy Konnetic rod technology to transfer energy more efficiently, for faster casting.
—Outside Online, 15 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
Adjective
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The doc possesses a flexible form that rightly insists the rest of us lean in.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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They are known for being more flexible, providing a player shows a determination to leave.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The soft and smooth texture of the material is meant to combine with a stretch mesh material wrapping the graphite within the grip to improve vibration dampening by 5.8%.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes,
6 Dec. 2024
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Make the goals reasonably outsized and be aspirational so that they are considered stretch goals.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, products that have plastic enclosures coated with flame retardants may be able to achieve similar fire ratings by replacing the plastic with less flammable metal.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
30 Jan. 2025
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Wearing plastic vampire dentures, Yuri tries to engage with the Ochi on its own visceral terms.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, tasteless and watery.—
Susan Selasky,
Detroit Free Press,
29 Dec. 2024
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Photograph: Simon Hill Nomad Mount MagSafe Car Mount for $32 ($13 off) Nomad Classy and understated, this durable magnetic vent mount is a black glass square with rounded corners and a circular, rubbery magnetic pad in the middle.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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And there are skewers, as there have to be: One with Wagyu top sirloin marinated in pomegranate-ginger syrup, another with ground lamb and mint and another with springy chunks of king-trumpet mushrooms.—
John Metcalfe,
The Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Kim Caldwell coaches a springy, up-tempo Volunteers team that leads the country in both field goal attempts and made 3-pointers per game.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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More resilient, more into matches, more able to respond to situations.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Relationships built on mutual effort are emotionally resilient and fulfilling.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And the Halftime shorts feature an elastic waist with a drawstring, a mesh lining, two side-seam pockets and the Super Bowl patch.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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Design functional and adaptive clothing—Brands can incorporate features that address the specific needs of individuals with disabilities, such as magnetic or Velcro fasteners, elastic waistbands and adjustable hems.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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