as in whip
a long thin or flexible tool for striking
a horseman who believes that floggers should be used sparingly
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Noun
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In our study, leadership included the speaker, party leaders, whips, caucus or conference chairs, and committee chairs or ranking members.—
Mayank Kejriwal,
The Conversation,
10 June 2026 -
And when the wind whips, the air reeks of a potent campfire — but no campers are around.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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The journey begins on solid ground, where guests put on a harness, strap on a backpack with camping gear, and start the journey climbing a 200 to 300-foot tree.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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The bag is also equipped with a detachable crossbody strap that's padded for comfort.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Flogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flogger. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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