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
  • Tony Award winner Maleah Joi Moon will lead the cast as Deborah, joined by Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and newcomer Kennedi Reece.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Wiggins totaled 23 pointsa and five assists, and the game-winner.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Plus, the mixer comes with a snap-on storage case that holds the two traditional beaters and whisk, so nothing gets lost and cleanup is quick and easy.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Then, Vaara recommends beating your blanket with a carpet beater to remove dust, pet hair, and other particles.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.
    Seamus Sullivan September 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Bagsmart designed this water-resistant canvas kit with enough organization and pockets for your beard trimmer and grooming essentials, plus a separate zippered compartment for everything else.
    John Lonsdale, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Joining them were a who’s who of rock acts, playing for free, paying homage to the original masters of metal, the likes of Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, and Alice in Chains.
    Stephen Rea, Rolling Stone, 11 Nov. 2025
  • For him, that included college and a master’s degree.
    Chris Dovi, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
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“Whipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whipper. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.

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