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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That was always the pinnacle achievement of what one man’s wits and a whip could do.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026 -
Willow whips, vines and shorter branches will not be picked up during brush collection.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their bra straps showed; their hair and faces were glossy.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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After several seasons of towering platforms dominating party dressing, celebrities have been circling back to thin-strap stilettos as a cleaner evening option, especially in gold and silver finishes that add polish without taking over the full look.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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“Flogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flogger. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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