whipper

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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Noun
  • Are the Clean winners cruelty-free or vegan?
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Grand Slam winners get a colorful Grand Slam Award sticker.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Before the snap, Maye identified Miami’s man-to-man coverage and alerted to a man-beater concept.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Some bakers also place the flour and the mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer as well, but that’s not as important as the butter and flour.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • However, he is ebuffed at every turn by his fellow chiefs, most notably Kamehameha I (Kaina Makua), who later becomes the conqueror and first ruler of the Kingdom of Hawai’i.
    Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Many historians believe that modern chess originated from chaturanga, an ancient Indian board game that spread to the world via traders, pilgrims and conquerors.
    Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the clipping tools, the 7-in-1 pet grooming appliance also comes with a dog paw trimmer, a nail grinder, a deshedding tool and brushes to keep your pup’s hair tangle-free.
    Jessie Quinn, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Looking to buy a nose hair trimmer, wearable neck air conditioner or holographic fish tank from the always quirky Hammacher Schlemmer catalog?
    Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Brown's former master distiller left his job at a grocery store and returned to bourbon making for a few months each year during the final chapter of Prohibition.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
  • These roles typically require a master’s degree but offer starting salaries in the $50,000-$70,000 range with significant growth potential.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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