whistles 1 of 2

plural of whistle

whistles

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of whistle

Example Sentences

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Noun
  • Corsets, zips, transparent tees and miniature purses were mixed in with extravagant wedding ballgowns, which is what the brand is known for.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • These half-zips are made from water-wicking fabric to keep you comfortable in all sorts of weather conditions.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The camera handled by cinematographer Malik Hassan Sayeed, working with Guadagnino for the first time, whooshes around his subjects to indicate the shakiness of their frames of mind.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
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“Whistles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whistles. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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