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as in lashing
to strike repeatedly
back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students
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as in whipping
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Recent Examples of paddling
Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Approximately 19 people die every year in Lake Mead, primarily from drowning, as the lake is popular for boating, swimming and paddling.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Higher, fast-moving water can tax an individual's boating, paddling and swimming skills.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The park offers year-round hiking, paddling, fishing and hunting.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Previous kayaking experience is required as the event is not an instructional paddling program, a forest district news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Locals and tourists alike took advantage of the sun and a day off to go swimming, paddling, fishing and lounging in the sand this Labor Day.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The canine, named Charlie, was captured competently pulling the cover off an outdoor paddling pool, all by himself while his owner was away.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
These light and flexible adventure shoes, however, are ideal for kayaking—and paddling, beach walks, or any other impromptu trek involving water.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Rods and lures safely stowed, the paddling anglers head past the swampy banks and cast their lines through the reeds and lily pads.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
In some cases that means paddling up and down stream.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Austin is warm for a majority of the year, and the city is full of swimming holes and spots for paddling.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The trip from a park in Canada through the old section of locks and then back to a park near our dock in Michigan was five miles, but paddling across the border through the locks gave me some fun bragging rights.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
After paddling along the ground, the TikTok video then shows Gus leaping around in the water and making plenty of splashes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
At its heart lies a spectacular aquapark designed especially for kids, featuring seven water slides, a paddling area with interactive water games, and a pirate ship complete with water cannons.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
The Roadless Rule currently protects 26,647 miles of trails, 19,596 miles of mountain biking, 768 miles of whitewater paddling, and access to many other outdoor amenities.
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Approximately 19 people die every year in Lake Mead, primarily from drowning, as the lake is popular for boating, swimming and paddling.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 9 Sep. 2025
Higher, fast-moving water can tax an individual's boating, paddling and swimming skills.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The park offers year-round hiking, paddling, fishing and hunting.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Previous kayaking experience is required as the event is not an instructional paddling program, a forest district news release said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Locals and tourists alike took advantage of the sun and a day off to go swimming, paddling, fishing and lounging in the sand this Labor Day.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
The canine, named Charlie, was captured competently pulling the cover off an outdoor paddling pool, all by himself while his owner was away.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
These light and flexible adventure shoes, however, are ideal for kayaking—and paddling, beach walks, or any other impromptu trek involving water.
—Clay Abney, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The park will feature a series of scenic sites along the Black River, offering boardwalks, trails, and water access points for paddling and exploring.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Rods and lures safely stowed, the paddling anglers head past the swampy banks and cast their lines through the reeds and lily pads.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Enjoy hiking trails with scenic overlooks and opportunities for paddling ⛵ and fishing near the river’s headwaters.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
In some cases that means paddling up and down stream.
—Scott Wartman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Austin is warm for a majority of the year, and the city is full of swimming holes and spots for paddling.
—Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The trip from a park in Canada through the old section of locks and then back to a park near our dock in Michigan was five miles, but paddling across the border through the locks gave me some fun bragging rights.
—Jeri Clausing, AFAR Media, 22 Aug. 2025
After paddling along the ground, the TikTok video then shows Gus leaping around in the water and making plenty of splashes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
At its heart lies a spectacular aquapark designed especially for kids, featuring seven water slides, a paddling area with interactive water games, and a pirate ship complete with water cannons.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddling
Verb
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Like going to Tahoe and kayaking in the two person kayak is like, that's like part of it.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Rain was still lashing the windows when my phone rang sometime later—a few minutes or maybe an hour, still well before dawn.—
Rachel Pearson,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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But when this lashing out becomes regular, the partner on the receiving end will start to expect their character to be attacked just as regularly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both states punished people who returned after being removed for violating vagrancy laws by public whipping.—
Time,
Time,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Eaton Fire had begun raging, fueled by the whipping Santa Ana winds, and was now turning houses into massive matchboxes, reducing them to smoking ash.—
Philip Metres
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
Verb
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While Indigenous groups have lived in the region for thousands of years, the river was largely introduced to the Western world when geographer John Wesley Powell ran his famed descent in 1869, shortly before becoming the first person to document rowing the Grand Canyon.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
13 Sep. 2025
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Team morale improves when engineers and designers see direct user impact rather than rowing toward abstract goals.—
Alexander Jabbour,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Without enough physical or mental stimulation, licking can become a way to pass the time.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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As the credits roll, audiences see several Hashiras navigating the creepy castle while licking their wounds.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 5-1 thrashing of West Ham in between followed up a 3-0 win at the London Stadium last season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Luka was placed on heavy sedation, but even that wasn't enough to stop his heavy thrashing.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Israeli forces control Gaza City’s eastern suburbs and in recent days have been pounding the Sheikh Radwan and Tel Al-Hawa areas, from where they would be positioned to advance on central and western areas where most of the population is sheltering.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Moments later, blue strobes flashed, warped guitar rang out and pounding drums clanged.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Keep scrolling to check out more of the best super discounts hiding in Amazon’s outlet before the weekend ends.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The beetle starts to emerge from hiding in the fall and is likely to find its way into homes and buildings during the winter.—
Jordan Green,
Nashville Tennessean,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Paddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddling. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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