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Recent Examples of whistle
Will Ripley, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Between the crackle of sparklers and the whistle of bottle rockets, another rhythm pushed through the night — a deep, steady bass line, thudding like a second heartbeat from somewhere down the block.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Making noise by banging pots and pans or using an air horn or whistle.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Police with loud whistles began shouting and ordering all traffic to pull over.
—Will Ripley, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
Between the crackle of sparklers and the whistle of bottle rockets, another rhythm pushed through the night — a deep, steady bass line, thudding like a second heartbeat from somewhere down the block.
—Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 8 July 2025
Verb
Then, Diego Luna was whistled for a foul out near the far sideline but in range of the American 18-yard-box, and Mexico had a good look for a dangerous free kick.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 7 July 2025
Making noise by banging pots and pans or using an air horn or whistle.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whistle
Noun
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This time, Ariana announces with a whoosh of her ponytail that America has voted on who the three bombshells must recouple with.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
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Last winter, at Chicago’s Greek Islands (200 S. Halsted St.), our Greektown dinner started with a bang — more accurately, a whoosh.—
David Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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She's chased first by security and then by Jackson, who wraps a scarf around his wound and wheezes onward.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025
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The researchers wanted to find out whether exposure to the chemical compound triclosan might be linked to eczema, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), or wheezing in children.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Here’s a brief summary: There’s your trademark: brand names, logos, slogans, distinctive packaging, such as the Nike swoosh.—
Margot Machol Bisnow,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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The swoosh is also navy blue with a thin red, yellow and amber outline around it, matching the bright tongue and heel counter.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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At one point during the proceedings, Bryant threatened to clear the courtroom after one spectator hissed in disapproval and several others laughed at Hausmann’s assertion that the city had violated the company’s due process rights.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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Warning signs a skunk is ready to spray include jumping, stamping their front feet, arching their back, clicking teeth, and hissing.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Other noteworthy features include, handles and a 21.5-inch adjustable, detachable strap, a central zip compartment, and a turnlock with magnetic strap closures.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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The satchel has a clean, structured shape with a zip closure for the main compartment.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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The real dilemma is presented by Acuna, Baty, Mauricio and Vientos, who symbolize the glut of infielders the Mets have at and bubbling just below the majors.—
Jerry Beach,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Statham is pure intensity for most of the movie, his rage (or wrath?) barely bubbling under the surface.—
Elliott Smith,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Democrats successfully depicted Bush’s Social Security reform as a threat to Americans’ economic security in their golden years, and Bush’s top priority fizzled without even a congressional vote.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Years passed and the farming operation fizzled, then the barn sat idle for nearly three decades.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
17 July 2025
Verb
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The underlying herbal layer contributes some sage notes and everything swishes around delightfully in your mouth until the savory finish.—
Lana Bortolot,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Food is delivered on conveyor belts that swish quietly next to tables.—
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
28 July 2025
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“Whistle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whistle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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