as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
the whippy branches of a weeping willow
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Recent Examples of whippy
The atmospheric factors allowing for this kind of whippy action have been well known: The S & P 500 and Nasdaq 100 were back near the upper end of their multi-year valuation range.
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Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
His action is whippy and lies somewhere between that of Shaun Tait and a young Mitchell Johnson.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Swinging with a whippy training aid also increases your flexibility and helps coordinate your arms and body.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2025
His action is whippy and lies somewhere between that of Shaun Tait and a young Mitchell Johnson.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2025
Swinging with a whippy training aid also increases your flexibility and helps coordinate your arms and body.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 May 2025
The Butterfly Jig was invented in Japan, where anglers delivered them on light, whippy rods made of carbon fiber that had incredible backbone.
—Joe Cermele, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Diane brushed her yellow-blonde curls off her face, the thin, whippy flagpole in her hand.
—Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic, 4 Apr. 2023
And the rifle runs well from the shoulder, though the fluted 22-inch barrel gave it a slightly whippy feel during our off-hand drills.
—John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2020
Also of use: A whippy fastball that ranged up to 99 mph on Sunday.
—Allie Morris, Dallas News, 3 Aug. 2020
Conditions are whippy and gray.
—Nick Heil, Outside Online, 25 June 2013
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whippy
Adjective
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The collection includes the straight-leg Teddy in rigid and stretch fabrics; the ’90s inspired Gus with a relaxed and slouchy fit; the Jackson, a barrel-leg jean with a V-waist; the Kyle, a stretch flare; and the Leo, a straight-meets-barrel silhouette with a high rise.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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This lack of performance honesty hinders Black women from course-correcting or demonstrating readiness for stretch roles.—
Gena Cox,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fish 10 to 20 feet deep with plastic worms or jig and pigs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Sep. 2025
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Charges previously alleged that the woman had placed the newborn in a plastic bag before throwing it out of the bathroom window onto concrete, the outlet reported.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In short, the new material can be thought of as a smart, rubbery material that tells you when it’s stressed out by literally changing color.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The rubbery material provides breathability and keeps the wetness from soaking your bras or clothing.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some might strive for the perfect bouncy blowout, while others consider shiny, springy ringlets a great success.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ford and conversion partner Westfalia install an available springy Froli platform below the mattress to further enhance camping comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The economic environment remains foggy, with uncertainty around tariffs and a labor market that, while softening in some areas, remains remarkably resilient in others.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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While growth is modest, from about 52,300 jobs in 2021 to 54,300 projected by 2030, these roles are essential to building climate-resilient infrastructure.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When tested, the team found that the new material is extremely stretchy, able to safely handle ~4600% strain (like stretching 1 cm of gel to 46 cm without breaking).—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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The buzzy long-sleeve shirt has a cute ribbed design, and it’s made of soft, stretchy fabric that doesn’t feel overly restrictive.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
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This under-$50 pajama set has a wide leg silhouette, elastic waistband, and a button-up design to maximize comfort and layerability.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Whippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whippy. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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