as in winners
one that defeats an enemy or opponent
as the whippers of teams from much larger schools, our players have much to be proud of
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Noun
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Byfield has three straight 20-goal seasons and both overtime winners against his hometown Maple Leafs this year.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026 -
In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The giant Brân the Blessed’s head, which spoke for many years after it was severed, lies buried under a white hill, on top of which the Norman conquerors built a fort, known to later generations as the White Tower, or just the Tower of London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The beaters are dishwasher-safe and easily removed with the press of a button.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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From game-winning buzzer-beaters to quote-worthy press conferences, high-flying dunks and one very enthusiastic cowbell guy, March Madness 2026 has lived up to the hype so far.—
Ryan Brennan
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Hui Manu-o-Kū staff tie blue plastic ribbons around the trunks of trees hosting eggs and chicks to alert tree trimmers to stay clear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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This includes dog and cat food, cat litter, treats, beds and blankets, food and water bowls, leashes and collars, puppy pads, nail trimmers, and even flea and tick prevention.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Whippers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippers. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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