whip into
phrasal verb
whipped into; whipping into; whips into
: to cause (a group of people) to be in (a state of excitement, anger, etc.)
The speaker whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
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Saka retrieved an overhit corner and laid the ball back to Zubimendi to whip into the box first time.
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
But instead of clouds and rain, these electromagnetic tempests are made of plasma, charged particles whipped into motion by Earth's magnetic field.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Aviator features crunchy bits of Biscoff cookies and chopped hazelnuts whipped into Nutella ice cream.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Each of its 12 shades is powered by a 20.9% zinc oxide for mineral UVA and UVB protection, whipped into a lightweight cream that evens skin tones to a nourishing finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
And imagine how the dancers feel, to have glitter on their hands at the start, and then to come out and be like raw, animalistic, humping each other… and then whip into falling in love and wanting to cry.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2025
Government workers are an articulate and politically well-connected group of people to whip into a frenzy.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
When Eberechi Eze’s free kick was whipped into the penalty area, Lacroix was stronger in the air than Leny Yoro, before his header cannoned off Onana’s crossbar.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Milton forces first responders to hunker down High speed winds blowing off Hurricane Milton and whipping into tornadoes are keeping first responders along Florida’s Gulf Coast off the roads and unable to attempt any rescues, authorities said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
But instead of clouds and rain, these electromagnetic tempests are made of plasma, charged particles whipped into motion by Earth's magnetic field.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The Aviator features crunchy bits of Biscoff cookies and chopped hazelnuts whipped into Nutella ice cream.
—Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 20 July 2025
Each of its 12 shades is powered by a 20.9% zinc oxide for mineral UVA and UVB protection, whipped into a lightweight cream that evens skin tones to a nourishing finish.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 July 2025
And imagine how the dancers feel, to have glitter on their hands at the start, and then to come out and be like raw, animalistic, humping each other… and then whip into falling in love and wanting to cry.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 June 2025
Government workers are an articulate and politically well-connected group of people to whip into a frenzy.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 3 June 2025
When Eberechi Eze’s free kick was whipped into the penalty area, Lacroix was stronger in the air than Leny Yoro, before his header cannoned off Onana’s crossbar.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Milton forces first responders to hunker down High speed winds blowing off Hurricane Milton and whipping into tornadoes are keeping first responders along Florida’s Gulf Coast off the roads and unable to attempt any rescues, authorities said.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Whip into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whip%20into. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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