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as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the wasp's nest a good whack with the bat
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as in bang
a loud explosive sound
the whack echoed around the field
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as in to hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
whacked the vending machine to get the candy bar to fall
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as in to assassinate
slang
to put to death deliberately
without a second thought the mob boss had them whacked
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Recent Examples of whack
Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
If travelers have a layover, disruptions can throw an entire itinerary out of whack, experts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But the Sabres were again allowed to hack and whack Jeremy Swayman in Game 3.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Guentzel skated in front of the net, fired a shot and then took a whack at Montreal goaltender Jakub Dobes’ pad while trying to find the puck.
—Eduardo A. Encina, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026
If travelers have a layover, disruptions can throw an entire itinerary out of whack, experts said.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
But, really, just being on the island feels like meditative wellness, including taking a golf club and a biodegradable ball from the island shop and whacking it into the sea.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
But the Sabres were again allowed to hack and whack Jeremy Swayman in Game 3.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whack
Noun
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September 23 – October 22 A deeper feeling could interrupt your attempt to keep things light.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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It was followed by another attempt at deficit control, the Budget Enforcement Act of 1990, which quickly went down the fiscal memory hole.—
Steve H. Hanke,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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For a club already facing relegation on the pitch, their own fans may have just dealt them the final, crushing blow.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The decision by the Senate's parliamentarian, Elizabeth MacDonough, deals a blow to Trump and his administration, which has sought the money for security purposes related to the ballroom.—
Nolan D. McCaskill,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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To accentuate her silver metallic gown, Twain rocked rocked full bangs teamed with long auburn tresses.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Another advantage of a riad is being bang in the heart of the medina but having what seems like an oasis of peace to return to after a day plunging into the chaos of the city.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Andy Pages hit a three-run home run and Max Muncy hit his 12th homer of the season on the next at-bat to break a scoreless game in the fourth inning.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Later that evening, Lennon was assassinated outside of his apartment building, rendering the interview his final words spoken on the record.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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The country’s recent bombardment of Lebanon, killing thousands in response to Hezbollah strikes launched after joint US-Israeli strikes assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has also drawn widespread condemnation internationally.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Check out our team’s Abercrombie spring try-on to get more shopping cart inspo for Memorial Day Weekend 2026.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Bloomfield came in for an audition and nailed it on the first try.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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Trading Mantha, for instance, would have been a slap in their faces.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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The Need For Improvement At 6-foot-2, 200 pounds, Cox is too solidly built to be a slap-and-run singles hitter.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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“Whack.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whack. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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