whip up

verb

whipped up; whipping up; whips up
Synonyms of whip upnext
1
: to excite (someone or something) : to cause (someone or something) to feel strong emotions about something
His speech whipped up the crowd.
2
informal : to cause or create (something)
She was trying to whip up some enthusiasm.
3
informal : to produce or prepare (a meal) very quickly
I can whip a meal up in no time.

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Though orange is still the bestseller, the Hagens have whipped up seasonal flavors such as a seasonal pumpkin spice, as well as concoctions suggested by customers. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Nothing says game day like Grandma whipping up a big pot of chili on the stove in her Dutch oven. Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Deglaze the pan to whip up a flavor-boosting simple pan sauce. Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 So Republicans are desperate for something, anything, anyone — a fall guy, a scapegoat — to rant against, whip up the Republican base against, and raise money for their fall campaigns. Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whip up

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“Whip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whip%20up. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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