whipping
noun
whip·ping
ˈ(h)wi-piŋ 
1
: the act of one that whips: such as
a
: a severe beating or chastisement
b
: a stitching with small overcasting stitches
2
: material used to whip or bind
Synonyms
Examples of whipping in a Sentence
suffered a whipping that took them out of competition
Recent Examples on the Web
His father, Abraham, an immigrant tailor from Bavaria, dragged him back inside for a whipping.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Except when a whipping was required or when someone felt like ridiculing me for my ungainly height or my unfortunate hair or my dubious parentage.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
But even under threat of a fine or a public whipping, pilgrims still flocked to the site by the thousands.
—Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
In a few minutes, CJ Farris and his father, Alan, will brave the whipping winds in the raucous supporters section of Bank of America Stadium — a hotspot for boisterous drums and beer showers and songs that don’t seem to end.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2024
Running over the Rickenbacker — twice — was quite the challenge, made more so by the whipping winds.
—By Joan Chrissos, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
McCarthy would no doubt provide something different than Kirk Cousins does, and pairing Justin Jefferson with an athletic passer capable of whipping throws into tight windows would give the Vikings fascinating long-term upside.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
Except when a whipping was required or when someone felt like ridiculing me for my ungainly height or my unfortunate hair or my dubious parentage.
—Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2024
But even under threat of a fine or a public whipping, pilgrims still flocked to the site by the thousands.
—Lanta Davis and Vince Reighard, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Mar. 2024
Beat whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 4 minutes.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2024
In a few minutes, CJ Farris and his father, Alan, will brave the whipping winds in the raucous supporters section of Bank of America Stadium — a hotspot for boisterous drums and beer showers and songs that don’t seem to end.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2024
Running over the Rickenbacker — twice — was quite the challenge, made more so by the whipping winds.
—By Joan Chrissos, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish.
—Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 16 Mar. 2024
McCarthy would no doubt provide something different than Kirk Cousins does, and pairing Justin Jefferson with an athletic passer capable of whipping throws into tight windows would give the Vikings fascinating long-term upside.
—Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Whipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whipping. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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