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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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet, everything about the Detroit Red Wings captain and his complete game screams winner.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Use a broom or vacuum cleaner with the rotating beater bar turned off (suction and stationary brush only).—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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In the first round of league play, the Rattlers — playing at home — hit a buzzer-beater to edge the Patriots 60-58.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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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
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Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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There are others in other positions who are considerably older, notably the British sailor Chris Draper who recently vacated the wing trimmer’s role at Australia to do the same job for Outteridge and Sweden.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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They were carved with patriotic love by a Texas sculptor who studied in Paris under a French modern master and envisioned as the polished centerpieces of a $10 million park, but now sit in a Virginia field as an offbeat, reservations-only, roadside tourist draw.—
Danielle Paquette The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Rick likens his son’s interactions with the media to those of Bill Belichick, the legendary football coach and master of the monosyllabic press conference.—
Tom Kludt,
Vanity Fair,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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