1
as in to hide
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
students at the private school were once routinely birched for violating the rules
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2
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly
always a stern disciplinarian, our father birched anyone who talked back
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Recent Examples of birch
New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025
Because profilin is similar to a protein found in birch pollen, people allergic to birch pollen may also react to celery.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Tim Bachak would look out to his backyard most evenings to see wildlife emerging from the forest of birch, maple and oak trees hugging his property.
—Tim Craig, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The fungus and wood fiber combination was applied in thin coats on the surfaces of two types of paper, denim, polyester felt and birch wood veneer, and left in an oven to dry for a day.
—New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025
Because profilin is similar to a protein found in birch pollen, people allergic to birch pollen may also react to celery.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 14 Nov. 2025
Noun
The Justice Department said Boise Cascade was aware that Horizon was under federal investigation and still placed at least 10 new orders for birch plywood in the two weeks after a search warrant was executed at Horizon’s warehouse in South Florida in 2021.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2026
Tim Bachak would look out to his backyard most evenings to see wildlife emerging from the forest of birch, maple and oak trees hugging his property.
—Tim Craig, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for birch
Verb
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Prosecutors would later allege Ruben helped his son hide Smart’s body under the family’s deck before relocating her remains.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Unfortunately, the state legislature’s response to LAO’s wise warnings is not to demand more accurate information, but to allow the agency to hide important data from taxpayers.—
Baruch Feigenbaum,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Gilgeous-Alexander licked his chops at what Game 1 presented.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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But host Kristen Kish is licking her lips at the prospect of taking the show even further afield in the future.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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Back when hickory trees populated the South, people would gather up the hickory nuts before animals scavenged them away.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Red and Lyttle Bridges started slow-cooking pork over hickory wood in Shelby in 1946.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The main space includes a custom kitchen with an induction Verona stove, leathered granite counters and a large copper farmhouse sink.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the home features 10-foot coffered ceilings, white oak floors, and a kitchen with a La Cornue range and light leathered marble countertops.—
BusinessDen,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The decision comes after Trump lashed out at the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over his criticism of the US war with Iran.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt lashed out at his opponents in a new attack ad.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
2 May 2026
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Embrace the East Coast cliché of baby blue pinstripes and plenty of rattan for your summer setup.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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The woven rattan is weather-resistant, so these chairs are guaranteed to last.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Real estate agents whipped out their phones to put a hard sell on anything east of I-95.—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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The Charlotte area received 2 to 2 1/2 inches of sometimes pounding rain this week, according to the National Weather Service.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Larnach’s two-run double in the fourth inning on Tuesdsay split the gap and broke the game open as the Twins pounded the Washington Nationals 11-3 at Nationals Park.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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“Birch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/birch. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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