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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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Recent Examples of paddling
AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
Special mentions must go to the spinner dolphins and the gracefully paddling sea turtles.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Inland adventures In the afternoon, or on days when the waves aren't worth paddling out for, Teiefitu usually looks inward—to the center of the island, that is.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
Kahiau had been paddling with his high school kayaking team from Ala Wai Boat Harbor to Diamond Head.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Dressed in their costumes—which often include pointy hats and billowing robes—the paddling witches and warlocks become striking silhouettes on the horizon.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
The group turned and began paddling downstream.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Steve Appleton, who runs a boating business and was paddling the canoe, steadied the boat while Winter stepped onto the muddy bank with Maisie in her arms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Lori seemed to float above all the dysfunction like the proverbial swan, gliding gracefully on the surface while furiously paddling underneath.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
Cooler months allow visitors to explore at a quieter pace and revel in the area’s beautiful landscapes, from mesmerizing bald cypress swamps to serene waters for paddling.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
Special mentions must go to the spinner dolphins and the gracefully paddling sea turtles.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Inland adventures In the afternoon, or on days when the waves aren't worth paddling out for, Teiefitu usually looks inward—to the center of the island, that is.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
Kahiau had been paddling with his high school kayaking team from Ala Wai Boat Harbor to Diamond Head.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
Dressed in their costumes—which often include pointy hats and billowing robes—the paddling witches and warlocks become striking silhouettes on the horizon.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Oct. 2024
The group turned and began paddling downstream.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Steve Appleton, who runs a boating business and was paddling the canoe, steadied the boat while Winter stepped onto the muddy bank with Maisie in her arms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
Lori seemed to float above all the dysfunction like the proverbial swan, gliding gracefully on the surface while furiously paddling underneath.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddling
Noun
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Scolding and whippings from Elizabeth and her exasperated father did nothing.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Of course, the offensive possibilities of him playing with LeBron James and with Austin Reaves, of whipping passes to Dorian Finney-Smith and Rui Hachimura for open corner threes have JJ Redick ready to get to work.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
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The fight led to Musk lashing out at his opponents on X, who accused him of demonetizing or suspending them.—
Jess Weatherbed,
The Verge,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Through a 4-0 thrashing of Real Sociedad, who coincidentally meet Madrid in the Copa del Rey semifinals, FC Barcelona managed to go three points in front of its arch nemesis in El Clasico and one over Atleti.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.—
Zeke Miller,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Can my cat get sick from licking me?—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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However, many cat owners will hesitate to stop their cats from licking them, to avoid hurting their feelings.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The crowd was so excited that the plexiglass behind us was pounding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Prepare for fast, heart-pounding action and brutal competition in this multiplayer game.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Just before the beating begins, the camera leaves the boy’s perspective and moves behind him; viewers see the back of his head and shoulders.—
Ellen Wexler,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Feb. 2025
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Former President Biden took a public beating from Trump and his supporters after it was revealed Biden's son and brother profited off his name and actions.—
Axios,
Axios,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
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Rushdie himself was attacked on stage at an event in upstate New York in 2022 after coming out of hiding.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Over the years, that evolved into doing complete residential interiors, and commercial work including multiple test and demonstration kitchen projects, and then product design.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
31 Dec. 2024
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This year, the 50-year-old actress reemerged as a cleaning-supplies entrepreneur, and dished on why doing dishes is her happy place.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Paddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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