as in strap
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
a 100-year-old whip that was once used by a coachman
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1
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
whipped the animal when it did not move fast enough to please him
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as in to throw
to defeat by a large margin
we whipped them 13-0 in the last game
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as in to swing
to change the course or direction of (something)
any more complaints and I'm whipping this car around and heading back home
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as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
huge raindrops whipped the windows
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Recent Examples of whip
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Angel food cake from the deli and a couple tubs of cool whip.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Noun
The donut is a 24-hour brioche donut filled with French toast cream, dipped in maple glaze, and topped with maple brioche crunch, mascarpone whip, and a maple drizzle.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Angel food cake from the deli and a couple tubs of cool whip.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
Verb
McKeever is seen on video whipping the animal and pulling on its reins without giving it water.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 21 July 2025
Dig your toes in the sand while sipping a mai tai and munching on the restaurant’s famous Bimini Bread with Aruba Glaze and whipped honey butter.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whip
Noun
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The sandals have a sturdy thong-style strap, a soft rubber footbed, and a non-slip sole.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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With adjustable straps, a lightweight cork sole, and a soft leather upper, these sandals are the perfect comfortable choice for any trip.—
Lola Méndez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Old tires and tarps give all sorts of pests a place to hide.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
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More recently, Geran variants painted black with special material to hide from radar fly higher and with tortuous routes to evade Ukrainian defense teams.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His brother, Eugene Howard, threw him into a small pool of water, thereby probably saving his life.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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The Ortiz investigation is related to in-game prop bets on two pitches thrown by the right-hander that received higher activity than usual during his starts at Seattle on June 15 and against St. Louis on June 27.—
Jay Cohen,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Never did Nick Kurtz consider this, not as a young boy learning to swing left-handed in Lancaster, Pa., or during the charmed collegiate career that catapulted him into baseball’s consciousness.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade deadline deal for Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera in the coming days.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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When a medevac chopper or gunship had to go up at night, exhaust from its turbine spooling up fluttered the screen above my ammunition crate bunk.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
27 July 2025
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The stamp, which shows the Stars and Stripes—the nation's 13 stripes and 50 stars—fluttering in a breeze against a white background, was designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá using a photograph by Doug Haight.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
Verb
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The Boston Celtics are still licking their wounds following the heartbreaking end to the 2024-25 NBA season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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And Lil Wayne agrees by licking my face, which is part of the job description for companion dogs.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Many dressed in Black Sabbath gear and walked with canes — a nod to the Prince of Darkness’ style.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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In interviews conducted as part of the investigation, the children told officials Brian Griffeth had beaten them with a cane and locked them in their bedrooms.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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Opposition parties have since stymied Lai's agenda, refusing to approve constitutional court justices, slashing spending, and cutting defense budgets.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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And for home security, the Arlo Pro 5S 2K security camera bundle slashes 50% off and delivers crisp video, fast alerts, and powerful battery life without the setup stress.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 July 2025
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“Whip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whip. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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