as in winner
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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Recent Examples of whipper
On the first pitch, Casey, who weighs almost twice as much as me, took the biggest whipper (a giant climbing fall) of his life.
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The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
The Editors, Outside, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whipper
Noun
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Mar. 2026
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For prizes over $599, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at Arizona Lottery offices.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t the first time this season Fein pulled off a buzzer-beater.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Lions beat the Monarchs during the Trinity League regular season, 67-66, at Mater Dei on a buzzer-beater basket by Bailes.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Visually, the Honcho leans more pit-bike than prairie conqueror.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 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
Noun
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Hedge trimmers may be used to cut many branches or stems at once, making the task relatively quick and manageable.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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These encompass the Via Con Me Scent to Go, a multifunctional leather holder with a perfumable ceramic stone that doubles as a wireless earbuds case; the Tazza Totem and Cappuccino Cup Holder designed for candles; the Buonanotte candle snuffer and the Zic wick trimmer, among others.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Still, a university spokesperson stressed that the project may change during the master planning process.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Capó-García moved to North Park from Northern California in 2013 when she was accepted into the creative writing master’s program at UC San Diego.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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