whipping
noun
whip·ping
ˈ(h)wi-piŋ 
1
: the act of one that whips: such as
a
: a severe beating or chastisement
b
: a stitching with small overcasting stitches
2
: material used to whip or bind
Examples of whipping in a Sentence
suffered a whipping that took them out of competition
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They could also be seen transporting French fries, thick-cut onion rings, red and orange peppers, romaine and other produce, eggs, heavy whipping cream and whole milk.
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Reynolds cites the early-18th-century diary of William Byrd II, who read Homer in the morning and administered whippings to refractory slaves in the afternoon.
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James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Garnish with fresh whipping cream, strawberries, and a few blueberries.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream (with mascarpone or other ingredients, if called for) with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Reynolds cites the early-18th-century diary of William Byrd II, who read Homer in the morning and administered whippings to refractory slaves in the afternoon.
—
James Traub,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Garnish with fresh whipping cream, strawberries, and a few blueberries.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
In a mixing bowl, beat whipping cream (with mascarpone or other ingredients, if called for) with a hand mixer until soft peaks form.
—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for whipping
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“Whipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whipping. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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