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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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Recent Examples of paddled
Lifeguard Charlie Verco spotted Stewart being dragged under the water by the shark and paddled over to Stewart.
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Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles.
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Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Authorities said Brian Hooker then paddled to shore and alerted someone about her disappearance early Sunday.
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R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbor.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the woman’s husband paddled to shore and alerted someone about the incident early Sunday.
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ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Some surfers paddled out that day, but the surf lineup had substantially fewer people than usual.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
The participants heard remarks from co-organizers Patti O’Cronin and Kristen French, ate fruit provided by Just Peachy in Encinitas — whose owners once were detained and released by ICE — and paddled into the water as a group.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Benjamin was a resident of Post Falls, Idaho, who DeKalb said was an experienced boater who had paddled many rivers in Idaho and run the Grand Canyon before.
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Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Some shaggy buffalo drowsed in a patch of shade, and a hose fed water into a large puddle where a white goose paddled in tight circles.
—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
Authorities said Brian Hooker then paddled to shore and alerted someone about her disappearance early Sunday.
—
R.j. Rico,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
The current carried her away, according to Brian, who paddled back to a marina at Marsh Harbor.
—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Authorities said the woman’s husband paddled to shore and alerted someone about the incident early Sunday.
—
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Some surfers paddled out that day, but the surf lineup had substantially fewer people than usual.
—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
The participants heard remarks from co-organizers Patti O’Cronin and Kristen French, ate fruit provided by Just Peachy in Encinitas — whose owners once were detained and released by ICE — and paddled into the water as a group.
—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Benjamin was a resident of Post Falls, Idaho, who DeKalb said was an experienced boater who had paddled many rivers in Idaho and run the Grand Canyon before.
—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddled
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Rescuers rowed boats, canoes, and rafts to people trapped in homes and businesses and on rooftops.
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Before this summer, Norway had not qualified for a World Cup in 28 years, but the team has now rowed its way into the knockout rounds.
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In Huntington Beach and San Clemente, the messy, wild waves licked the bottom of the pier structures.
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When the tiffin is returned licked clean, Ila sends another meal but with a note, leading to a rich correspondence between the two.
Verb
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Many on the right lashed out at conservative justices who joined the majority decision.
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The sting of the Australian box jellyfish has been described as being lashed with a whip dipped in burning acid, and is powerful enough to kill an adult in as little as two minutes!
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Dansby Swanson hit three home runs, including a grand slam, Michael Conforto homered twice and the Chicago Cubs pounded the San Diego Padres 23-3 on Wednesday.
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Over a period of more than an hour, according to police reports and Sebold’s memoir, the assailant bludgeoned Sebold with his fists, pounded her skull into the brick and choked her.
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Aceh’s Sharia court ordered the two people to be whipped with a rattan cane 21 times each for kissing without being married.
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Impress party-goers with this Fourth of July colored layered dessert starring fresh berries, angel food cake, and whipped topping.
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The explosion had balled me up, shoved me aside, and pelted me with hot stones.
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After a couple of days of respite, the state was once again being pelted with more severe weather Sunday.
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Evanston police found that Williams was injured after being battered by the two men for whom police were first called.
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Despite those numbers, LAHSA’s reputation has been battered by some highly critical assessments.
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Some of them slapped strict limits on all gas stations; in others, gas station chains limited how much fuel could be bought.
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Actor Orlando Brown slapped recording artist Ray J in the face with a wad of cash.
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“Paddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddled. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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