WHALING Synonyms: 210 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of whaling

as in clubbing

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verb

present participle of whale

as in smacking

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner whaled the ball so hard that it sailed over the fence and into the neighbor's yard

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as in hiding

to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible whaled the rug with a broom to knock the dirt out of it

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as in pounding

to strike repeatedly mercilessly whaled the pickpocket for stealing from her purse

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Noun

Mallory was hugely successful as whaling and shipbuilding grew in the village, according to Mystic Seaport. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 May 2026 The backstory The hotel occupies the former IXL jam factory, a three-story building that began as a whaling shed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026

Verb

While whaling is no longer a threat to the species, their existence is still threatened by ship strikes, entanglements in fishing gear, underwater noise and the effects of climate change, according to the NOAA. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 22 June 2026 The expedition set sail on May 19, 1845, and was last seen in July 1845 in Baffin Bay by the captains of two whaling ships. — ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for whaling

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Noun

Some of the banner’s most successful cultural initiatives include Cinema Paradiso, a festival dedicated to movies, food and clubbing which has been housed at some of Paris’ most prestigious venues, from the Grand Palais to the Louvre.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 June 2026
Tilley was a close friend of Bowery’s after meeting while out clubbing, and in 2025 wrote his biography.

— Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026

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Verb

Deputies responded to a report of a driver smacking his car into a guardrail in front of The Bridge Restaurant before driving away, according to a sheriff’s office news release.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
As the match got away from her in the second set and the Court Philippe-Chatrier crowd became increasingly hostile, Andreeva fully unraveled, smacking another ball towards the roof and asking members of her box to leave.

— Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 2 June 2026

Definition of smacking

Verb

Failing to disclose or intentionally hiding assets can make a prenup more vulnerable to being challenged in court.

— Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The find suggests one of NASA’s most successful planet hunters may still have plenty of surprises hiding in its archives.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026

Definition of hiding

Verb

America is better when Paul Skenes is embarrassing hitters with Livvy in the stands pounding Miller Lites.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
The heart-pounding encounter ended with the calf reunited with its mother, dramatic photos on a cellphone — and the couple continuing on to catch brook trout.

— Kate Brumback, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of pounding

Noun

The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.

— Hank Tester, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Twice in recent days, the United States has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran following drone attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 30 June 2026

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There was briefly some concern earlier this year that Chestnut wouldn’t be able to participate in the 2026 competition after he was arrested for allegedly slapping a man in an Indiana bar.

— Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
Chestnut competed in the event while serving a 180-day probation sentence after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from drunkenly slapping a man in an Indiana bar earlier this year.

— Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of slapping

Verb

And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.

— Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026

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