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
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Cornyn, a former majority whip, has been less of a cheerleader but was key to getting Trump’s agenda through the Senate in his first term and is central to the looming battle in the upper chamber to secure the president’s budget bill by July 4.
—Maria Recio, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The owner bounced the ball onto the ground, and Binks immediately whipped her head toward the direction.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Noun
Angel food cake from the deli and a couple tubs of cool whip.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Cornyn, a former majority whip, has been less of a cheerleader but was key to getting Trump’s agenda through the Senate in his first term and is central to the looming battle in the upper chamber to secure the president’s budget bill by July 4.
—Maria Recio, Austin American Statesman, 3 July 2025
Verb
The neon yellow race car whipped around the corner, gunning it in a bid to lose the dragster on its tail.
—William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025
The owner bounced the ball onto the ground, and Binks immediately whipped her head toward the direction.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
Noun
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The sandals have a sturdy thong-style strap, a soft rubber footbed, and a non-slip sole.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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With adjustable straps, a lightweight cork sole, and a soft leather upper, these sandals are the perfect comfortable choice for any trip.—
Lola Méndez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Verb
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But unlike other technologies, AI doesn’t hide its default bias.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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More than a month after the shooting, police located the vehicle Orona had driven, hidden on a Buckeye property owned by his girlfriend’s family.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The game is played in UK English, so this could throw a little wrench into things for non-Brits.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Authorities believe Bryant is the man captured on surveillance video throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of the building, according to an arrest affidavit cited by the Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio (CPR).—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade deadline deal for Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera in the coming days.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Never did Nick Kurtz consider this, not as a young boy learning to swing left-handed in Lancaster, Pa., or during the charmed collegiate career that catapulted him into baseball’s consciousness.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Their small pink petals flutter every time there’s a breeze.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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The homeowner's Stars and Stripes, which was fluttering on the flagpole beside the entrance, was tangled.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Noun
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If consumed in excess, both cane and high-fructose corn syrup, like all sugars, can carry negative health effects including weight gain, diabetes and heart disease.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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Countries ranging from South America to Europe and Asia more commonly use sucrose, derived from cane or beet sugar, in Coca-Cola.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Opposition parties have since stymied Lai's agenda, refusing to approve constitutional court justices, slashing spending, and cutting defense budgets.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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And for home security, the Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera bundle slashes 50% off and delivers crisp video, fast alerts, and powerful battery life without the setup stress.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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